music-driven narrative

His films like La La Land and Whiplash use music not just as accompaniment but as the central narrative force that drives character development and emotional arcs.

He crafted visually symphonic films where music, dance, and imagery are inseparable from storytelling, creating narratives that unfold like orchestral compositions.

His musical films like The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and The Young Girls of Rochefort treat dialogue and plot as extensions of Michel Legrand's scores, making music the primary narrative language.