Andrew is a gifted jazz drummer who practises day and night to be among the best in the conservatory he attends in Manhattan. The last thing he will do is end up among the mediocre like his father and his career as a writer. When the charismatic lecturer Terrence Fletcher asks him to join his ensemble, the 19-year-old's dream appears to be heading for fulfillment. But Fletcher turns out to be a ruthless despot, who demands everything from his pupils. Soon, Andrew reaches the limits of his ability – and his health.
The drama shines thanks to its two superb leading actors and makes jazz a highly visual experience.
USA 2014
Whiplash
Whiplash
K12
Genre
Drama, Music
Director
Damien Chazelle
Run time
1h 46min
Cast
Miles Teller, J. K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist, Paul Reiser
Genre
Drama, Music
Director
Damien Chazelle
Run time
1h 46min
Cast
Miles Teller, J. K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist, Paul Reiser
Andrew is a gifted jazz drummer who practises day and night to be among the best in the conservatory he attends in Manhattan. The last thing he will do is end up among the mediocre like his father and his career as a writer. When the charismatic lecturer Terrence Fletcher asks him to join his ensemble, the 19-year-old's dream appears to be heading for fulfillment. But Fletcher turns out to be a ruthless despot, who demands everything from his pupils. Soon, Andrew reaches the limits of his ability – and his health.
The drama shines thanks to its two superb leading actors and makes jazz a highly visual experience.
USA 2014
The drama shines thanks to its two superb leading actors and makes jazz a highly visual experience.
USA 2014
Info
Rating
Under 12 Not Allowed
Production year
2014
Global distributor
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Local distributor
Forum Cinemas AS
In cinema
1/9/2015