WHIPLASH
A FILM BY DAMIEN CHAZELLE
“Whiplash scrapes the far edge of crazy passion. It never apologizes.”
– Time Out New York
“Whiplash didn’t just raise the bar – it electrified the spirits of everyone who saw it…”
– Entertainment Weekly
“Whiplash careens into the unexpected before coming to a jaw-dropping close.”
– Spin
“Whiplash spends most of its fleet, exhilarating runtime obliterating every sentimental cliché of the inspirational-teacher genre.”
– The AV Club
GRAND JURY PRIZE, DRAMATIC – SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2014
DRAMATIC AUDIENCE AWARD – SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2014
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR – GOLDEN GLOBES 2015
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR – 2015 ACADEMY AWARDS
BEST FILM EDITIN – 2015 ACADEMY AWARDS

Andrew Neiman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher, an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man’s life. Andrew’s passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his ability — and his sanity.
Original Languages: English
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 105 min
Year: 2014

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