La La Land is a 2016 musical film directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. It tells the story of Sebastian, a jazz pianist, and Mia, an actress, who both struggle to pursue their artistic dreams in Los Angeles. Unlike other movie musicals, La La Land is set in the modern day and focuses on the real struggles of young artists trying to make it in a big city. The film stands out for its relatable characters and contemporary setting rather than a glamorous fantasy world.

1. LA LA
LAND
SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT
Damien Chazelle's

2. IMDB Link:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3783958/

3. LOGLINE
Two young dreamers struggle to maintain their relationship as they pursue
their artistic ambitions in Los Angeles.

4. Ryan Gosling
(as Sebastian Wilder)
Ryan Gosling has starred in a
number of popular movies,
including The Notebook and
Drive. He is known for his
charming, yet brooding on-
screen persona, and appeals to a
broad audience of both men and
women.
LEAD
ACTOR

5. Emma Stone
(as Mia Dolan)
LEAD
ACTRESS
Emma Stone is a versatile actress
who has appeared in a range of
films, from comedies like Easy A
to dramas like The Help. She is
beloved by audiences for her
natural charm and charisma, and
has a strong following among
young women.

6. Damien Chazelle
Damien Chazelle is a rising star in
the film industry, having also
directed the critically acclaimed
movie Whiplash. He is known for
his innovative, energetic
approach to filmmaking, and
appeals to a younger, more
sophisticated audience.
DIRECTOR

7. DIFFERENTIATING FACTOR
La La Land stands out from other movie musicals because of its modern
setting and relatable characters. Rather than being set in a glamorous,
far-off land, it takes place in contemporary Los Angeles and focuses on the
struggles of two young artists trying to make it in the big city.

8. Gosling, R., & Stone, E. (2016). La La Land
[Motion picture]. United States: Summit
Entertainment.
"La La Land (2016)". IMDb. Retrieved from
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3783958/
"Damien Chazelle". IMDb. Retrieved from
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"Ryan Gosling". IMDb. Retrieved from
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0331516/
"Emma Stone". IMDb. Retrieved from
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1297015/
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