Made in cooperation with the American Film Institute, DIRECTORS: LIFE BEHIND THE CAMERA features thirty-three legendary directors who reveal intimate and in-depth knowledge about the art of filmmaking and, as well, their own career in the movies. Culled from over 300 hours of interviews, this two-disc, four hour presentation is totally interactive, allowing instant access to a single director, or access to an entire topic involving all directors. Also included are film clips, interviews with guest actors and industry veterans, and biographies and interesting facts about each director. Featuring (in alphabetical order): Robert Altman, Robert Benton, Tim Burton, James Cameron, Chris Columbus, Wes Craven, Cameron Crowe, Frank Darabont, Jonathan Demme, Richard Donner, Clint Eastwood, Nora Ephron, William Friedkin, Terry Gilliam, Ron Howard, Lawrence Kasdan, Spike Lee, Barry Levinson, George Lucas, David Lynch, Adrian Lyne, Garry Marshall, Penny Marshall, Sydney Pollack, Rob Reiner, Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Bryan Singer, Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, Robert Zemeckis, David Zucker TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE : Everyone has to Start Somewhere The Art of Writing and Choosing Scripts The Care and Feeding of Actors Your Cinematographer is Your Best Friend One of their Most Compelling Films Will the Industry Survive? Long After they are Gone Also featuring a wide range of A-list actors and industry veterans including: Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Beals, Jerry Bruckheimer, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Ossie Davis, Robert Englund, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Scott Glenn, Jeff Goldblum, Elliott Gould, Tom Hanks, Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Hopper, Michael Keaton, Leslie Nielsen, Brad Pitt, Kevin Spacey, Roy Scheider, Wil Wheaton
R**F
Here but not for long.....
interesting to get directors perspectives but felt they were brief in their comments.... if on the Directors Guild program---could ask questions .hear you get brief comments without being able to question
R**O
DVD Menu is awful!!!
I loved the content of this film. It's incredibly helpful to hear all these directors talk about their paths in the industry, and lightly how their lives are effected by it (positive and negative.) My only complaint is that the menu BLOWS. On some parts you can click ''play all'' but that isn't always an option. So you have to individually click each name which is a pain in the butt when there's so many names!!!Despite that though, this is really helpful and I am very glad I watched it. This would be great to show students in my opinion.
F**T
Letdown
The DVD isn't what is says it is. There is no real insight into what these directors do behind camera. No tips or tricks. Just short, uncomfortable clips that leave you going "what?"Could have been better.
G**Y
Don't buy this.
A real disappointment! Dozens of very short statements that say absolutely nothing. Should have concentrated on one or two directors rather than 33.
K**N
Insight on directors
Great to hear about the inner workings of a movie. we really enjoyed watching this dvd. If you are a movie lover, this is for you.
B**L
Insight from the best
This is a very nice look behind what goes on in movie making with several great directors giving their input.
T**N
ASPECTS FROM A LIBERAL WORLD
DIRECTORS is very informative with the authenticity from the point of view from some of the most celebrated film directors in the last several decades. These directors are very liberal in their views.They're not chained and bound to the HOLLYWOOD PHENOMENA HYPE!A MUST SEE!
I**I
great gift for a brother
I never know what to get my brother as a Christmas gift so this year I got him this DVD. He's a big movie fan; he loves to see how the directors comment on their movies and experiences. He was very happy to get as a Christmas gift.
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