The Directors (2018)

Season 8

This series looks at the 20th century’s iconic film directors; the real innovators whose breakthrough direction made film into the movies. Their early lives, often escaping war or poverty found expression in theatre, then film, forming the fundamental art that is cinema.

Each episode brought to life by Derek Malcolm, Neil Norman, Stephen Armstrong, Dr. Bonnie Greer OBE and Ian Nathan along with classic moments from each film career.

Where to Watch Season 8

10 Episodes

  • James Cameron
    E1
    James CameronA look at the life and career of a highly-innovative filmmaker known for Titanic, Avatar and The Terminator.
  • Stephen Soderbergh
    E2
    Stephen SoderberghA look at the life and career of an Oscar-winning director renowned for his experimental approach and hits such as Erin Brockovich and Ocean's Eleven.
  • Milos Forman
    E3
    Milos FormanA look at the life and career of Czechoslovakia's most famous and acclaimed filmmaker, known for 1975's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
  • Richard Linklater
    E4
    Richard LinklaterA look at the life and career of a pioneer in the independent filmmaking scene of the 1990s, known for Before Sunrise and School of Rock.
  • Orson Welles
    E5
    Orson WellesA look at the life and career of an Academy Award-winning actor and director known for Citizen Kane and more.
  • Philip Noyce
    E6
    Philip NoyceA look at the life and career of a celebrated Australian filmmaker, known for The Quiet American, Rabbit-Proof Fence and Dead Calm.
  • David Fincher
    E7
    David FincherA look at the life and career of American director David Fincher, renowned for his psychological thrillers such as Fight Club, Seven and Panic Room.
  • Nancy Meyers
    E8
    Nancy MeyersA look at the life and career of American filmmaker Nancy Meyers, known for The Parent Trap, The Holiday and Something's Gotta Give.
  • Clint Eastwood
    E9
    Clint EastwoodA look at the life and career of the legendary actor-turned-director Clint Eastwood, known for Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby and American Sniper.
  • Ang Lee
    E10
    Ang LeeA look at the life and career of the celebrated Taiwanese filmmaker Ang Lee, known for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Brokeback Mountain and Life of Pi.

 

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