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 the most up-to-date introduction to the greatest film makers of the present day. The names, drawn from a range of genres and backgrounds, include:'¢ Martin Scorsese'¢ Steven Spielberg'¢ Sofia Coppola'¢ Julie Dash'¢ Shane Meadows'¢ Michael Moore'¢ Peter Jackson'¢ Guillermo Del Toro'¢ Tim Burton'¢ Jackie Chan'¢ Ang Lee'¢ Pedro Almodóvar'¢ Kathryn BigelowWith 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.