The Directors

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.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

The Directors

First Air Date

July 5, 2018

Last Air Date

March 9, 2023

Seasons

8

Episodes

80

Language

English

Production Companies

3DD Productions

Networks

Sky Arts

Ang Lee
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Ang Lee

A 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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