Sergei Eisenstein
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the first screening of his landmark film The Battleship Potemkin, we bring you a masterclass on the granddaddy of Soviet cinema, Sergei Eisenstein.
David Cronenberg
With A History Of Violence, Cronenberg rips open the fragile flesh of 21st century 'civilised' society to reveal the primal forces lurking below the surface. We take a closer look at the Canadian shock auteur.
Orson Welles
To mark 20 years since his death, Making Movies presents a long overdue guide to one of cinema's enduring masters: Orson Welles.
Mike Leigh
One of the most prolific British directors working today, Mike Leigh's latest film, Vera Drake, has won a slew of awards.
Martin Scorsese
The patron saint of American cinema. Italian-American director, producer and screenwriter. The man behind Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, Raging Bull and now, The Aviator.
Wong Kar-Wai
The recent reinvigoration of Chinese cinema has produced a host of fabulous talents, but none has had the impact of Wong Kar-Wai.
Spike Lee
Find out everything there is to know about the pre-eminent African American film-maker in contemporary Hollywood.
Jane Campion
In a world dominated by male film-makers, Campion is probably the most visibly successful female director working today.
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