THEME EXPLORATION

musical competition

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Swing Parade of 1946
Swing Parade of 1946
1946 · Phil Karlson
Film For Guitar
Film For Guitar
1966 · Bruce Beresford
Far Far Away Idol
Far Far Away Idol
2004 · Simon J. Smith
Melody Time
Melody Time
1948 · Hamilton Luske & Jack Kinney & Wilfred Jackson
Raise the Red Lantern
Raise the Red Lantern
1991 · Zhang Yimou
New York, New York
New York, New York
1977 · Martin Scorsese
The Company’s in Love
The Company’s in Love
1932 · Max Ophuls
A Taste of Honey
A Taste of Honey
1961 · Tony Richardson
The Boy Friend
The Boy Friend
1971 · Ken Russell
Five Fingers of Death
Five Fingers of Death
1972 · Cheng Chang Ho
Gunnm
Gunnm
2000 · —
Reprise
Reprise
2006 · Joachim Trier
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Damien Chazelle USA

His films like 'Whiplash' and 'La La Land' intensely explore the psychological and emotional dimensions of musical ambition and competitive excellence.

 Paolo Sorrentino Italy

He examines performance, competition, and artistic passion through a sophisticated lens in works that blend music with character-driven narratives.

 Michael Paul Girard Canada

His film 'Silk' and operatic sensibility showcase deep engagement with musical competition and the obsessive pursuit of artistic perfection.