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Damien Chazelle : An American film director and screenwriter known for Whiplash and La La Land. He wrote and directed the film, shaping its musical style and romantic narrative.
Cinematography : The art and technique of creating visual images for motion pictures. Linus Sandgren’s vivid color and moving camera help give musical scenes their expressive scale.
Whiplash : A 2014 American drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle about a jazz drummer and his demanding instructor. Chazelle’s earlier film established his interest in artistic ambition and jazz before La La Land.
89th Academy Awards : The 2017 Academy Awards ceremony honoring films released in 2016. La La Land won six awards, but its Best Picture announcement was mistakenly reversed live.
Ryan Gosling : A Canadian actor who has starred in films including Drive, La La Land, and Barbie. He plays jazz pianist Sebastian and learned piano for the role.
Choreography : The composition and arrangement of movement in dance or other performance. Mandy Moore’s dances coordinate performers, camera movement, and the film’s musical numbers.
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg : A 1964 French musical film by Jacques Demy in which dialogue is sung throughout. Its romantic musical form and bittersweet ending helped shape Chazelle’s approach.
Academy Award for Best Director : An annual Academy Award recognizing a film director’s achievement. Damien Chazelle won for La La Land, becoming the award’s youngest recipient at the time.
Emma Stone : An American actor whose film roles include Easy A, La La Land, and Poor Things. She plays aspiring actor Mia, a performance that earned her an Academy Award.
Film editing : The selection and arrangement of shots and sounds into a finished motion picture. Long takes and fluid transitions preserve the momentum of several song-and-dance sequences.
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