Lionsgate has invited you to go behind the scenes of the BAFTA winning, Golden Globe winning and Academy Award nominated LA LA LAND in a brand new featurette, Traffic. The piece shows how Damien Chazelle planned the camera work of the dazzling opening number by filming a rehearsal on his phone. Take a look at the footage in the video player above.
LA LA LAND has been written and directed by Academy Award nominee Damien Chazelle (Whiplash), the film tells the story of Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts.
Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams.
The film also features recent Academy Award-winner J.K. Simmons playing a character called “Boss,” as well as Jessica Rothe, Sonoya Mizuno and Callie Hernandez playing Stone’s roommates.
Take a look at our review of LA LA LAND here.
Fred Berger, Gary Gilbert, Jordan Horowitz and Marc Platt are producing.
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LA LA LAND is out now in cinemas.
