**Damien Chazelle** (born in 1985) is an American film director and screenwriter, known for his ability to combine engaging narratives with a dynamic visual and sonic aesthetic.

He rose to international prominence with *Whiplash* (2014), an intense musical drama exploring the obsession with excellence and the complex relationship between a young jazz drummer and his demanding teacher. His success was further cemented by *La La Land* (2016), a romantic and nostalgic musical that pays homage to the Golden Age of Hollywood, earning him six Academy Awards, including Best Director (making him the youngest recipient).

He then directed *First Man* (2018), a biopic of Neil Armstrong, and *Babylon* (2022), an epic and extravagant panorama of early Hollywood. His style is characterized by a masterful use of music, narratives centered on ambition, sacrifice, and the pursuit of artistic perfection, often featuring visually virtuosic direction.