Roman Polanski is a towering figure in the world of cinema. In a career spanning 60 years, the prolific and influential filmmaker directed some of the greatest films of the last century including Rosemary’s Baby (1968), Chinatown (1974) and The Pianist (2002). He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including…
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Satyajit Ray was an Indian director and screenwriter who virtually introduced Indian cinema to the West with his film Pather Panchali (1955). Many consider Ray one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Ray’s works include: The Apu Trilogy (1955–1959), The Music Room (1958), The Big City (1963) and Charulata…
William Wyler is perhaps the most honored filmmaker in Hollywood history. He was known as a perfectionist and one of the most meticulous directors in the business. Wyler won three Academy awards for Screen Direction – Mrs Miniver (1942), The Best Years of our Lives (1946), and Ben-Hur (1959) -…
Jean-Luc Godard rose to prominence as a pioneer of the French New Wave film movement of the 1960s. Godard once wrote, “all you need to make a film is a girl and gun”. He proved it with his stylish and edgy debut film Breathless (À Bout de Souffle) in 1960.…
John Hughes was one of the most influential and prolific filmmakers of the 1980’s and 90’s. In a twenty year period, the American went on to write, produce and direct some of the most successful and iconic films of the period. Hughes wrote over 30 screenplays and created comedy classics…
Andrei Tarkovsky is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time. His films explore spiritual and metaphysical themes and are noted for their slow pacing, long takes and mysterious dreamlike visual imagery (he famously described filmmaking as “sculpting in time”). In his lifetime, he directed…
Terrence Malick is known for poetic films that often include philosophical and spiritual overtones, as well as the use of voice-over narration from characters. The stylistic elements of his films have divided opinions among critics and audiences; with many praising the visual aesthetics and cinematography, while others find his work…
The American director, Sidney Lumet was a master of cinema and is best known for directing some of the most socially conscious films in history. Lumet was trained during the golden age of television and exhibited an energetic style of directing which blended well with his realistic approach to filmmaking.…
Clint Eastwood is one of the most enduring filmmakers in Hollywood. The legendary director started as an actor before making his directorial debut in the 1971 psychological thriller film Play Misty for Me. In his five decades as a filmmaker, Eastwood has directed a remarkable 45 films including Unforgiven (1992),…
Elia Kazan is considered one of the most honored and influential directors both on Broadway and in Hollywood. In his 42 years as a filmmaker, Kazan directed a number of critically acclaimed masterpieces including Gentleman’s Agreement (1947), A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), and East of Eden (1955).Kazan received numerous accolades…