Publisher's Synopsis
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 Scorsese
- Steven Spielberg
- Sofia Coppola
- Julie Dash
- Shane Meadow
- Michael Moore
- Peter Jackson
- Guillermo Del Toro
- Tim Burton
- Jackie Chan
- Ang 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.
