La La Land 2016

Overview

La La Land is a 2016 American musical romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle. The story follows Mia, an aspiring actress who serves lattes to movie stars between auditions, and Sebastian, a jazz musician who plays cocktail party gigs in bars. Set in modern-day Los Angeles, the film stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as the two artists who meet and fall in love while pursuing their respective career dreams. As they work to maintain their ambitions, the pair faces a difficult dilemma. Their growing success in their professional fields eventually creates tension in their personal lives, threatening to pull their relationship apart. The narrative explores the intersection of career aspirations and a bittersweet romance, documenting the decisions the couple must make as their professional lives evolve. The film also features performances by Rosemarie DeWitt and Amiee Conn. Ultimately, the characters find themselves torn between their dedication to their individual passions and their love for one another.