THEME EXPLORATION

performer life

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Boyhood
Boyhood
2014 · Richard Linklater
The Gin Game
The Gin Game
1981 · Mike Nichols
You Have to Come and See It
You Have to Come and See It
2022 · Jonás Trueba
Roma
Roma
1972 · Federico Fellini
The Whole Town’s Talking
The Whole Town’s Talking
1935 · John Ford
Russian Lullabies
Russian Lullabies
1993 · Nobuhiko Obayashi
Tokyo-ga
Tokyo-ga
1985 · Wim Wenders
The Jericho Mile
The Jericho Mile
1979 · Michael Mann
Bronco Billy
Bronco Billy
1980 · Clint Eastwood
Aquí está Heraclio Bernal/Here Comes Heraclio Bernal
Aquí está Heraclio Bernal/Here Comes Heraclio Bernal
1957 · Roberto Gavaldón
The Gleaners and I
The Gleaners and I
2000 · Agnès Varda
Blind Chance
Blind Chance
1987 · Krzysztof Kieślowski
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Billy Wilder Austria-USA

His masterpiece 'Sunset Boulevard' dissects the tragic psychology of aging performers and Hollywood's disposability of talent.

 Federico Fellini Italy

'8½' and 'La Dolce Vita' intimately explore the chaotic inner world of performers and artists navigating fame and identity.

 Damien Chazelle USA

'La La Land' and 'Whiplash' examine the obsessive dedication, sacrifice, and psychological toll required to achieve performance excellence.