THEME EXPLORATION

band competition

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Raise the Red Lantern
Raise the Red Lantern
1991 · Zhang Yimou
The Company’s in Love
The Company’s in Love
1932 · Max Ophuls
Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody
2018 · Bryan Singer
Grand Prix
Grand Prix
1966 · John Frankenheimer
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005 · Mike Newell
Ready Player One
Ready Player One
2018 · Steven Spielberg
Five Fingers of Death
Five Fingers of Death
1972 · Cheng Chang Ho
Gunnm
Gunnm
2000 · —
Man No Run
Man No Run
1989 · Claire Denis
Reprise
Reprise
2006 · Joachim Trier
Woman in the Moon
Woman in the Moon
1929 · Fritz Lang
2026 TXT Moa Con in Japan: Live Viewing
2026 TXT Moa Con in Japan: Live Viewing
2026
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Damien Chazelle USA

His films like 'Whiplash' and 'La La Land' intensely explore the psychological and emotional pressures of musical competition and artistic excellence.

 Danny Boyle UK

He directed 'T2 Trainspotting' and earlier works that capture competitive drive and ensemble dynamics within subcultures and musical scenes.