THEME EXPLORATION

artistic competition

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Reprise
Reprise
2006 · Joachim Trier
Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA
Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA
2018 · Stephen Nomura Schible
Primavera
Primavera
2026 · Damiano Michieletto
Eisenstein in Guanajuato
Eisenstein in Guanajuato
2015 · Peter Greenaway
Vincent the Dutchman
Vincent the Dutchman
1972 · Mai Zetterling
Murderock – uccide a passo di danza
Murderock – uccide a passo di danza
1984 · Lucio Fulci
Singin' in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain
1952 · Stanley Donen & Gene Kelly
Blue Is the Warmest Color
Blue Is the Warmest Color
2013 · Abdellatif Kechiche
Black Swan
Black Swan
2010 · Darren Aronofsky
Man on Wire
Man on Wire
2008 · James Marsh
Goya: Or the Hard Way to Enlightenment
Goya: Or the Hard Way to Enlightenment
1971 · Konrad Wolf
Poussières d’amour
Poussières d’amour
1996 · Werner Schroeter
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Damien Chazelle USA

His films like 'Whiplash' and 'La La Land' intensely explore the psychological toll of artistic ambition and competition within music and performance.

 Alejandro González Iñárritu Mexico

'Birdman' directly examines the competitive struggle between artistic integrity and commercial success in theater and cinema.

 David Fincher USA

His meticulous filmmaking and works like 'The Social Network' showcase competitive drive and the clash of visionary artists in high-stakes environments.