Greatest 20 Music Movies Award-Winning Released in 2005

A chronicle of country music legend Johnny Cash's life, from his early days on an Arkansas cotton farm to his rise to fame with Sun Records in Memphis, where he recorded alongside Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Learn about Walk the Line / IMDB / YouTube

Disenchanted with the movie industry, Chili Palmer tries the music industry, meeting and romancing a widow of a music executive on the way. See more about Be Cool / IMDB / YouTube

A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from a life of crime to pursue his passion of rap music. Learn about Get Rich or Die Tryin' / IMDB / YouTube

With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee. See more about Hustle & Flow / IMDB / YouTube

In December 1914, an unofficial Christmas truce on the Western Front allows soldiers from opposing sides of the First World War to gain insight into each other's way of life. Check out Joyeux Noel / IMDB / YouTube

In London, intense sexual encounters take place between an American college student, named Lisa, and an English scientist, named Matt, between attending rock concerts. Look into 9 Songs / IMDB / YouTube

A Seattle musician's life and career are reminiscent of those of Kurt Cobain. Info on Last Days / IMDB / YouTube

Will Thomas still lead a life of crime and cruelty, just like his thuggish father, or will he pursue his dream of becoming a pianist? Read about The Beat That My Heart Skipped / IMDB / YouTube

A famous DJ in the Ibiza club scene finds the alcohol and drug-fueled party that is his life threatened by the progressive loss of his hearing. More about It's All Gone Pete Tong / IMDB / YouTube

Two sisters befriend a mysterious foreigner who washes up on the beach of their 1930s Cornish seaside village. Learn about Ladies in Lavender / IMDB / YouTube

A weave of multiple stories to create a witty look at love, family and the sheer unpredictability of life itself. Look into Happy Endings / IMDB / YouTube

A successful DJ manages to rescue a powerful mobster one night. In order to repay him, the mobster gives him the task of protecting his daughter. Read about In the Mix / IMDB / YouTube

An aging cowboy movie star deserts a film set and tries to reconnect with his mother, whom he hasn't seen in thirty years, only to learn that he has a child he never knew about. Find out about Don't Come Knocking / IMDB / YouTube

In the summer of 1978, a teenager and his group of friends face new challenges when their neighborhood roller-skating rink closes, forcing them to visit a different rink. Read about Roll Bounce / IMDB / YouTube

Award-winning director Fatih Akin takes us on a journey through Istanbul, the city that bridges Europe and Asia, and challenges familiar notions of east and west. He looks at the vibrant musical scene which includes traditional Turkish music plus rock and hip-hop. Look into Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul / IMDB / YouTube

A documentary on the once-promising American rock bands The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dandy Warhols, and the friendship/rivalry between their respective founders, Anton Newcombe and Courtney Taylor. Look into Dig! / IMDB / YouTube

The story of Francisco, a very simple and poor man whose dream was to see his children become country music stars, and who made all the efforts to make it happen. Look into Two Sons of Francisco / IMDB / YouTube

A musical of sorts set in Winnipeg during the Great Depression, where a beer baroness organizes a contest to find the saddest music in the world. Musicians from around the world descend on the city to try and win the $25,000 prize. Read about The Saddest Music in the World / IMDB / YouTube

Narrative digressions on sex, race, politics, and more from comedienne Sarah Silverman. Check out Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic / IMDB / YouTube

A french girl gifted with a great voice, has a complex about her weight and her appearance. More about Look at Me / IMDB / YouTube