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THEME EXPLORATION

music and creativity

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
1995 · Joe Pytka & John Landis
Australian Made
Australian Made
1987 · Richard Lowenstein
ABBA: The Definitive Collection
ABBA: The Definitive Collection
2002 · Lasse Hallström
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
1994 · Spike Jonze
D.A.F.T.
D.A.F.T.
1999 · Michel Gondry & Spike Jonze
Elgar: Fantasy of a Composer on a Bicycle
Elgar: Fantasy of a Composer on a Bicycle
2002 · Ken Russell
Primavera
Primavera
2026 · Damiano Michieletto
Mississippi Blues
Mississippi Blues
1984 · Bertrand Tavernier
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
2006 · Jonathan Demme
Tsuruhachi and Tsurujiro
Tsuruhachi and Tsurujiro
1938 · Mikio Naruse
Four American Composers: Philip Glass
Four American Composers: Philip Glass
1983 · Peter Greenaway
Nina
Nina
1978 · Alan Clarke
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Damien Chazelle → United States

His films like La La Land and Whiplash intensely explore the intersection of music, artistic passion, and creative ambition as central driving forces.

Michel Gondry → France

He seamlessly weaves music and visual creativity throughout his work, using innovative filmmaking techniques to express the creative process itself.

Wim Wenders → Germany

His films consistently examine music as a profound expression of human creativity and emotion, particularly evident in works like Wings of Desire and Buena Vista Social Club.

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