THEME EXPLORATION

rhythm and blues

7 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS

Baby Driver
2017 · Edgar Wright

Film ist Rhythmus: Rhythmus 21
1921 · Hans Richter

Black and Blue
1993 · Robert Altman

Mississippi Blues
1984 · Bertrand Tavernier

Honeydripper
2007 · John Sayles

Lovesong 2
2001 · Stan Brakhage

Crossroads
1986 · Walter Hill

DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS

Barry Jenkins United States

His films like 'Moonlight' and 'If Beale Street Could Talk' are infused with jazz and blues aesthetics, using rhythm and musical language as central narrative elements.

John Lee Hancock United States

Lee consistently centers rhythm and blues culture in films like 'School Daze' and 'Da 5 Bloods,' using music as both soundtrack and thematic foundation.