La La Land (2016), directed by Damien Chazelle, is a contemporary musical that mixes love, jazz, and the chase for dreams in Los Angeles. The film centers on Mia Dolan (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress, and Sebastian Wilder (Ryan Gosling), a jazz musician. They meet and fall in love while pursuing their careers in entertainment. Both must navigate the difficulties of maintaining their relationship alongside their ambitions, highlighting the sacrifices and compromises needed to achieve their dreams.
La La Land - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
| movie: | La La Land |
| IMDB Rating: | 8/10 |
| Genre: | Romantic Musical Comedy-Drama |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Damien Chazelle |
| Main Cast: | Ryan Gosling (Sebastian Wilder) - Emma Stone (Mia Dolan) - John Legend (Keith) - Rosemarie DeWitt (Laura Wilder) - J.K. Simmons (Bill) |
| Release Date: | December 9, 2016 |
| Banner: | Summit Entertainment, Black Label Media |
| Music: | Not available |
| Budget: | $30 million |
| Runtime: | 2h 8m |
Set against the lively backdrop of Los Angeles, the story includes visually stunning musical performances, like the well-known opening dance on the freeway. As Mia’s career begins to succeed and Sebastian starts his own jazz club, their relationship faces challenges from ambition, time, and personal development.
La La Land celebrates classic Hollywood musicals, blending grand visuals with heartfelt moments. The film features original music by Justin Hurwitz, with memorable songs such as “City of Stars” and “Another Day of Sun.”
Recognized for its acting, direction, and cinematography, La La Land won six Academy Awards, including Best Director for Chazelle. It was praised for bringing New life to the modern musical, though it notably lost the Best Picture award to Moonlight.
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