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His films like 'La La Land' and 'Whiplash' intensely explore the emotional and physical passion of live musical performance and its transformative power.
Paolo Sorrentino ItalyHis work, particularly 'The Hand of God' and operatic-influenced films, captures the transcendent experience of live artistic expression and musical beauty.
Michel Gondry FranceKnown for 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' and music videos, he creates whimsical worlds where live performance and music become central to human connection and memory.