THEME EXPLORATION

music competition

29 films · 3 directors

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FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
1995 · Joe Pytka & John Landis
Australian Made
Australian Made
1987 · Richard Lowenstein
ABBA: The Definitive Collection
ABBA: The Definitive Collection
2002 · Lasse Hallström
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
1994 · Spike Jonze
D.A.F.T.
D.A.F.T.
1999 · Michel Gondry & Spike Jonze
Mississippi Blues
Mississippi Blues
1984 · Bertrand Tavernier
Nina
Nina
1978 · Alan Clarke
Tsuruhachi and Tsurujiro
Tsuruhachi and Tsurujiro
1938 · Mikio Naruse
Four American Composers: Philip Glass
Four American Composers: Philip Glass
1983 · Peter Greenaway
El Gran Gato
El Gran Gato
2003 · Ventura Pons
The Music According to Tom Jobim
The Music According to Tom Jobim
2012 · Nelson Pereira dos Santos
AC/DC: Family Jewels
AC/DC: Family Jewels
2005 · Russell Mulcahy
It's All Gone Pete Tong
It's All Gone Pete Tong
2004 · Michael Dowse
Garage Days
Garage Days
2002 · Alex Proyas
Standing Ovation
Standing Ovation
2010 · Stewart Raffill
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
1936 · Max Ophuls
Busch singt – Sechs Filme über die erste Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts
Busch singt – Sechs Filme über die erste Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts
1982 · Konrad Wolf
Raise the Red Lantern
Raise the Red Lantern
1991 · Zhang Yimou
I'm Still Breathing
I'm Still Breathing
2009 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Five Fingers of Death
Five Fingers of Death
1972 · Cheng Chang Ho
Gunnm
Gunnm
2000 · —
Reprise
Reprise
2006 · Joachim Trier
Salesman
Salesman
1969 · Maysles Brothers
2DIE4
2DIE4
2026 · André Abdala
Clika
Clika
2026 · Michael Greene
Indian Institute of Zombies
Indian Institute of Zombies
2026 · Gaganjeet Singh
Doubles Match
Doubles Match
2026 · Hung Po-hao
PLAVE Asia Tour [DASH: Quantum Leap] Encore in Cinemas
PLAVE Asia Tour [DASH: Quantum Leap] Encore in Cinemas
2026
The Long Walk
The Long Walk
2025 · Francis Lawrence
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Damien Chazelle USA

His films like 'Whiplash' and 'La La Land' intensely explore the psychological and emotional dimensions of musical pursuit, ambition, and competition.

 Susanne Bier Denmark

She directed 'Sing 2' and has crafted narratives centered on musical talent, performance pressure, and the human stories behind competition.

 Tom Hooper UK

His work on 'Les Misérables' and 'The King's Speech' demonstrates mastery of depicting performers under pressure and the transformative power of musical expression.