In the last decade, Damien Chazelle has developed into one of the premiere filmmakers of his generation producing large-scale epics like his newest film Babylon, but also venturing into quieter territory with his film First Man.
Chazelle started out with the indie sensation of Whiplash: a psychological drama about a student jazz drummer.
He then reached to the highest levels of success with La La Land by winning Best Director at the Academy Awards for his homage to Hollywood musicals.
For as proficient as he is at crafting stories about individuals in the performing arts who strive for greatness by any means necessary, Chazelle is not exactly a graceful filmmaker.
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