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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 4 Episodes

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Episode 1: Sydney Pollack

Jan 30, 2020 · 45m

An in-depth look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director, whose hit films include Out of Africa and They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

Episode 2: Otto Preminger

Feb 6, 2020 · 45m

A look at the life and career of the director, known for his boundary-pushing films such as The Man with the Golden Arm and the Academy Award-nominated Anatomy of a Murder.

Episode 3: Joseph Mankiewicz

Feb 13, 2020 · 45m

An exploration of the multiple Academy Award-winning director whose films include All About Eve, A Letter to Three Wives and The Philadelphia Story.

Episode 4: Robert Altman

Feb 20, 2020 · 45m

A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-nominated filmmaker whose films include Gosford Park, Nashville, MASH and McCabe & Mrs Miller.

Episode 5: Ernst Lubitsch

Feb 27, 2020 · 45m

Explore the life and career of the Academy Award-winning director whose works include Trouble in Paradise, Heaven Can Wait and To Be or Not to Be.

Episode 6: Peter Weir

Mar 5, 2020 · 45m

An in-depth look at the life and career of the Oscar-nominated director behind films such as The Truman Show, Witness, Dead Poets Society and Green Card.

Episode 8: Brian De Palma

Mar 19, 2020 · 45m

A look at the life and 50-year-long career of the Oscar-nominated director, whose notable films include Scarface, Mission: Impossible and Dressed to Kill.

Episode 9: Victor Fleming

Mar 26, 2020 · 45m

Explore the life of the Academy Award-winning filmmaker whose most popular films include Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz.

Episode 10: Anthony Mann

Apr 2, 2020 · 45m

A glimpse into the life of the director known for his work on many films such as Winchester '73, The Glenn Miller Story and El Cid.

Season 4 FAQ

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

When did The Directors Season 4 premiere?

The Directors Season 4 premiered on January 30, 2020.

How many episodes are in The Directors Season 4?

The Directors Season 4 has 10 episodes.

What is the first episode of The Directors Season 4?

The season opens with Season 4 Episode 1, "Sydney Pollack". It aired on January 30, 2020.

Go to Season 4 Episode 1

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