Variance Films (USA): 1

Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009) is an American romantic musical film written, directed, and produced by Damien Chazelle in his feature directorial debut. Set in modern-day Boston, Massachusetts, it follows the story of a couple who have been dating for three months. Guy is an up-and-coming jazz trumpeter while Madeline is an introvert searching for work. As time passes, the initial thrill of their romance diminishes and Guy’s eye begins to wander towards Elena, a more outgoing woman. When they meet on a busy subway car, their immediate connection spells the end for Guy and Madeline’s relationship. In ...