Damien Chazelle wrote an
d directed the 2016 romantic musical comedy-drama film La La Land. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone feature as a musician and an aspiring actress who fall in love in Los Angeles while following their aspirations. The film gained significant critical praise and was nominated for 14 Academy Awards, six of which were won by Chazelle, including Best Director and Best Actress. It also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song for "City of Stars." The film was released on December 9, 2016, and it grossed $446.8 million globally.
The film was shot in a romantic, dreamy way evocative of Hollywood musicals from the golden period. Among the techniques employed in the film are: Long shots and fluid camera movement are used to give a sense of movement and excitement. Vibrant, rich colors are used to generate a sense of imagination and escape. - Realistic Los Angeles settings, such as the Griffith Observatory and the motorway, to provide reality and foundation to the plot. - Choreography and dance to reflect the characters' emotions and vitality. - Songs and music to enhance the narrative and move the plot forward. - Visual effects to give the impression that the characters are bursting out into song and dance in actual settings.
The film also employed a cinematic editing technique known as "cross cutting," which switches views of two or more lines of action taking place in distinct locations. Finally, La La Land is a physically magnificent and emotionally resonant picture that pays homage to the golden age of Hollywood musicals while conveying a contemporary and realistic narrative. The chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone is explosive, the music and choreography are stunning, and the film's themes of love, ambition, and the cost of pursuing one's aspirations hit home. Damien Chazelle's direction is flawless, and the film's nostalgic and dreamy atmosphere is a visual feast. Overall, La La Land is a must-see picture for anybody who like musicals and romance.
