THEME EXPLORATION

musical competition

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

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
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
1971 · Ken Russell

Five Fingers of Death

Five Fingers of Death
1972 · Cheng Chang Ho

Gunnm
2000 · —

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 stakes of musical ambition and competition.

He directed 'Les Misérables' and 'The King's Speech', demonstrating mastery of using music and performance as central competitive narratives.