La La Land

2016 | B/N | 127:00

In this modern take on the classic Hollywood musical, a jazz pianist and an aspiring actress fall in love, but the couple face difficulties as they become increasingly successful.

Direction: Chazelle; Damien
Script: Chazelle; Damien
Production: Horowitz; Jordan, Gilbert; Gary, Platt; Marc, Berger; Fred
Photography: Sandgren; Linus
Sound: Latrou; Mildred, Lee; Ai-Ling, Morrow; Steven
Music: Hurwitz; Justin
Cast:Legend; John, Gosling; Ryan, DeWitt; Rosemarie, Wittrock; Finn, Hernández; Callie, Mizuno; Sonoya, Rothenburg; Jessica, Everett Scott; Tom, Stone; Emma, Simmons; J. K., Pence; Josh
Art direction: Wasco; David
Participation year at FICM: 2016

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