The Great Gatsby -2013- -

Rather than a traditional period piece, Luhrmann opted for a "hyper-real" aesthetic. The film captures the spirit of the Jazz Age—an era defined by economic boom and obsessive dreamers—by mirroring it with the "Hip-hop Age" of the 21st century. This was achieved through:

: Embodies the object of Gatsby’s "ill-gotten fortune" and the catalyst for his tragic downfall. The Great Gatsby -2013-

: The film’s commitment to style was recognized at the 86th Academy Awards, where it won for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design . Performance and Narrative Rather than a traditional period piece, Luhrmann opted

: Acts as the audience’s surrogate, though his framing narrative—set in a sanitarium where he recounts the story to a doctor—is a distinct departure from the book. Rather than a traditional period piece