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The Directors

The Directors

2018Returning Series8 Seasons80 EpisodesTMDB
Sky Arts

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.

Season 2 Episodes

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Episode 1: Stanley Kubrick

Jan 17, 2019 · 45m

A look at the life and work of Stanley Kubrick, the legendary director whose films include A Clockwork Orange, 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining and Full Metal Jacket.

Episode 2: David Lean

Jan 24, 2019 · 45m

Movie experts explore the life and word of British director David Lean

Episode 3: Michael Curtiz

Jan 31, 2019 · 45m

A look at the life and work of Michael Curtiz, one of Hollywood's most prolific directors whose films include Angels With Dirty Faces, Casablanca and Mildred Pierce.

Episode 4: John Ford

Feb 7, 2019 · 45m

A biographical portrait of John Ford, the Oscar-winning director known for the John Wayne westerns Stagecoach, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon and The Searchers.

Episode 5: John Huston

Feb 14, 2019 · 45m

The spotlight falls on golden age great John Huston, whose films include The Maltese Falcon and Oscar-winning classics The Treasure of Sierra Madre and The African Queen.

Episode 6: Sergei Eisenstein

Feb 21, 2019 · 45m

A closer look at legendary Soviet film pioneer a montage master and true world cinema great whose hugely influential works include Battleship Potemkin.

Episode 7: Federico Fellini

Feb 28, 2019 · 45m

A look at the Italian film maestro and four-time Academy Award-winner whose pioneering movies films include La Strada, La Dolce Vita and 8 1/2.

Episode 8: Elia Kazan

Mar 7, 2019 · 45m

A look at A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront filmmaker the Hollywood genius credited for discovering Marlon Brando, James Dean and Warren Beatty.

Episode 9: Fred Zinnemann

Mar 14, 2019 · 45m

Documentary exploring four-time Academy Award-winning director Fred Zinnemann, whose movie masterpieces include Oklahoma!, High Noon, Julia and The Day of the Jackal.

Episode 10: Vincente Minnelli

Mar 21, 2019 · 45m

A look at the life of Vincente Minnelli, the Academy Award-winning director of movie musicals Gigi and An American in Paris, and the father of Liza Minnelli.

Season 2 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did The Directors Season 2 premiere?

The Directors Season 2 premiered on January 17, 2019.

How many episodes are in The Directors Season 2?

The Directors Season 2 has 10 episodes.

What is the first episode of The Directors Season 2?

The season opens with Season 2 Episode 1, "Stanley Kubrick". It aired on January 17, 2019.

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