Ten renowned directors, including Bernardo Bertolucci and Agnès Varda, share their insights on filmmaking in a 90-minute documentary directed by Angela Ismailos.
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Ten renowned directors, including Bernardo Bertolucci and Agnès Varda, share their insights on filmmaking in a 90-minute documentary directed by Angela Ismailos.
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Angela Ismailos interviews ten prominent filmmakers in "Great Directors," a documentary that debuted at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. The film features conversations with Bernardo Bertolucci, David Lynch, and Agnès Varda, among others. Each director discusses their creative processes and the influences that shaped their work. For instance, Lynch cites Federico Fellini as a key inspiration, while Todd Haynes reflects on Rainer Werner Fassbinder's impact on his outsider cinema. The film was released in New York City on July 2, 2010.
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The GuardianA series of interviews with well-known film-makers that is unctuous, uninspiring stuff, says Catherine Shoard.
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Why Watch
- Meet David Lynch and Agnès Varda in candid discussions.
- Find out how Fellini influenced Lynch's filmmaking.
- See Todd Haynes discuss the impact of Fassbinder.
Did You Know
- The film features interviews with 10 directors, including David Lynch and Agnès Varda.
- Great Directors debuted at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival in May.
- The film has a 66% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 38 critics.
- Angela Ismailos directed and wrote the film, released in New York City on July 2, 2010.
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Who directed the documentary Great Directors?
Great Directors was written and directed by Angela Ismailos.
Which film festival did Great Directors debut at?
Great Directors debuted at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival in May.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for Great Directors?
On Rotten Tomatoes, 66% of 38 critics' reviews for Great Directors are positive.
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