La Run
Guillaume is a good young man. He has never taken hard drugs in his life, doesn't plan on trying, and has an honest job. Everything goes chaotic when he witnesses his father's attempted suicide over a heavy gambling debt. In order to pay out his father's debt in a record time, Guillaume follows his best friend, Manu, into the difficult world of drug dealing.
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Plot Summary
A young jazz drummer struggles with his ambition and the expectations placed upon him by his demanding father, a former jazz musician. As he navigates the pressures of his passion, he finds himself torn between his dreams and the reality of his relationships.
Critical Reception
As a student film by a then-unknown Damien Chazelle, 'La La Land' received limited initial critical attention but has since gained recognition for its early promise and exploration of themes that would later define Chazelle's work. It's viewed as a significant early demonstration of his talent for blending music, drama, and visual storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
- Showcases early directorial vision and musical sensibility.
- Demonstrates a knack for dramatic tension within a musical context.
- Features strong performances from its young cast.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not widely available for this student short film.
Fun Fact
This short film was Damien Chazelle's thesis project at New York University's film program, predating his later, more famous musical works.
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