Fifty Contemporary Film Directors

Fifty Contemporary Film Directors examines the work of some of today’s most popular and influential cinematic figures. It provides an accessible overview of each director’s contribution to cinema, incorporating a discussion of their career, major works and impact. Revised throughout and with twelve new entries, this second edition is an up-to-date introduction to some of the most prominent film makers of the present day. The directors, from differing backgrounds and working across a range of genres, include:

Martin ScorseseSteven SpielbergSofia Coppola Julie DashShane Meadow Michael MoorePeter Jackson Guillermo Del ToroTim Burton Jackie ChanAng Lee Pedro Almodóvar.With further reading and a filmography accompanying each entry, this comprehensive guide is indispensable to all those studying contemporary film and will appeal to anyone interested in the key individuals behind modern cinema’s greatest achievements.