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 Almod=var

Yvonne Tasker is Professor of Film Studies at the University of East Anglia, UK.