Whiplash

Year

2014

Duration

102 minutes

Genres

Drama

Language

English (English subtitles)

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Synopsis

Andrew is a determined young musician, and after winning a place at a prestigious New York music school he focuses on rising above his peers and mastering his craft. An invitation from renowned musical director Terence Fletcher to join the school’s elite jazz ensemble therefore seems a dream come true. However, Andrew soon discovers that the formidable tutor lives up to his reputation and he finds himself struggling with Fletcher’s exacting standards and brutal teaching methods. The pair’s obsessive pursuit of perfection forms the basis of a tense, destructive relationship that tests the limits of both men but is nonetheless exhilarating to watch.

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Damien Chazelle

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Contains very strong language, strong sex references

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Mental Wellbeing
Music

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Film Studies: Whiplash

Kickstart your teaching of Whiplash with this resource designed specifically for A Level Film Studies courses.

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Whiplash: Film Guide

A film guide that looks at Whiplash (2014), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

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