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Fritz Lang

Fritz Lang (1890-1976) was a German-Austrian film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his pioneering work in the film noir and expressionist genres, including the iconic films Metropolis (1927) and M (1931). Lang's films often dealt with themes of oppression, social injustice, and the destructive force of technology.

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Louis Malle

Louis Malle was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was a prominent figure in French cinema, known for his explorations of social and political issues through films such as "Au Revoir les Enfants" and "Lacombe, Lucien". Malle's career spanned over four decades and he received numerous awards for his contributions to cinema.

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Jonathan Mostow

Jonathan Mostow is an American film director, writer, and producer best known for his work on blockbuster movies like Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, U-571, and Breakdown. He has also directed episodes of popular TV shows such as From Dusk till Dawn: The Series, and Hunters.

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Sarah Adina Smith

Sarah Adina Smith is a director and writer known for her unique storytelling and visual style. She has directed feature films such as "Buster's Mal Heart" and "The Midnight Swim," which premiered at Sundance Film Festival. She has also directed episodes of popular television shows like "Hannibal" and "Legion."

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Edward Ludwig

Edward Ludwig was an American film director who directed numerous films from the 1930s to the 1950s. He was known for his work on adventure and action films, including "The Fighting Seabees" and "Wake of the Red Witch". He passed away in 1957 at the age of 59.

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Francesco Cinquemani

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Gary Trousdale

Gary Trousdale is an American film director, best known for his work on the animated films "Beauty and the Beast," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," and "Atlantis: The Lost Empire." Trousdale began his career as an animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios in the 1980s before transitioning to directing.

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Jonathan A. Rosenbaum

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Stewart Raffill

Stewart Raffill is a former film director known for his work on movies such as "The Philadelphia Experiment" and "Mac and Me." He began his career as a writer, penning the screenplay for the film "The Adventures of the Wilderness Family." Raffill has also worked in television, producing and directing episodes of series such as "The Twilight Zone" and "The Outer Limits."

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Elliott Lester

Elliott Lester is a British film director known for his work on movies such as "Blitz," "Nightingale," and "Aftermath." He has also directed commercials for major brands like Nike and Coca-Cola. Lester began his career as a photographer before transitioning to film.

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David Slade

David Slade is a British film and television director, best known for directing critically acclaimed films like "Hard Candy," "30 Days of Night," and "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse." He has also directed episodes of popular television series such as "Breaking Bad," "Hannibal," and "Black Mirror."

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Christophe Honoré

Christophe Honoré is a French writer and director. He was born on April 10, 1970, in Carhaix-Plouguer, France. He is known for his works, such as Dans Paris, La Belle Personne, and Les Chansons d'amour. His films are characterized by a mix of romanticism, music, and modernity.

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Ali Abbas Zafar

Ali Abbas Zafar is a renowned Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He has directed several critically acclaimed and commercially successful Bollywood films such as Sultan, Tiger Zinda Hai, and Bharat. Zafar is known for his ability to craft emotionally engaging stories and his unique cinematic vision.

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Akira Kurosawa

Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998) was a Japanese film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is considered one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema, and is known for his visually stunning and thematically complex films, such as "Seven Samurai" and "Rashomon". His work has influenced countless filmmakers and continues to be celebrated and studied today.

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Preston Sturges

Preston Sturges (1898-1959) was a critically acclaimed writer, director, and producer of Hollywood films in the 1930s and 1940s. He is known for his fast-paced, witty, and irreverent screwball comedies such as "The Lady Eve" and "The Palm Beach Story" which have become classics of American cinema.

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Jason Mills

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Mitchell Leisen

Mitchell Leisen was an American film director, art director, and costume designer. He began his career working in costume and set design for films before eventually moving into directing. Leisen directed over 50 films in his career, with notable works including "Death Takes a Holiday" (1934) and "Remember the Night" (1940).

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Bennett Miller

Bennett Miller is an American film director, best known for his work on critically acclaimed films such as "Capote" and "Foxcatcher". He has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and BAFTA Awards for his outstanding work in the film industry.

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Niels Arden Oplev

Niels Arden Oplev is a Danish film director known for his work on the original version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Oplev started out in the Danish film industry and went on to direct several international hits, including Dead Man Down and Under the Dome.

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Jerry Rothwell

Jerry Rothwell is a British documentary filmmaker who has directed award-winning documentaries such as "Deep Water" and "How to Change the World." He is known for his thought-provoking films that tackle complex issues with empathy and humanity. He graduated from the University of London and started his career as a sound recordist before transitioning into directing.

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Hank Braxtan

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Fred Wolf

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Mikael Håfström

Mikael Håfström is a Swedish film director and screenwriter. He is best known for directing and co-writing the thriller film "1408" and the historical drama "The Last King of Scotland". Håfström has also directed episodes of the Netflix series "Narcos" and "Locke & Key".

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Isaac Rodriguez

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Steve Martino

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Kirk Jones

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Sean Baker

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Dexter Fletcher

Dexter Fletcher (born January 31, 1966) is a British actor, director and screenwriter. He starred in the film "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" and directed the films "Rocketman" and "Eddie the Eagle." Fletcher also appeared in several TV shows including "Band of Brothers" and "Press Gang."

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Conor Allyn

Conor Allyn is a director and writer, known for his work on Hamill (2010), Red Wing (2013), and Java Heat (2013). He is also the son of actors Robert Allyn and Ann Turkel. Allyn graduated from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.

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Nick Castle

Nick Castle is an American actor, screenwriter, and director. He is most well-known for his role as Michael Myers in the original 1978 horror film "Halloween," which he also co-wrote. Castle has also directed films such as "The Last Starfighter" and "Dennis the Menace." He continues to work in the film industry today.

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Thomas Bezucha

Thomas Bezucha is an American film director and screenwriter, known for his work on films like "Big Eden," "The Family Stone," and "Monte Carlo." He began his career in fashion before transitioning to filmmaking, and his films often explore themes of family, identity, and belonging. Bezucha has also directed television shows like "The Good Fight" and "Homeland."

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John Swab

John Swab is a director, writer, and actor known for his work on indie films such as "Run with the Hunted", "Let Me Make You a Martyr", and "The Dirties". He is known for his gritty and intense style, and has been praised for his ability to bring out raw and authentic performances from his cast.

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Dito Montiel

Dito Montiel is a director, screenwriter, and author born in New York City in 1963. His directorial debut, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, was based on his own memoir and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006. He has since directed several feature films, including Fighting, Son of No One, and Boulevard.

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Alex Garland

Alex Garland is a British novelist, screenwriter, and film producer. He was born on May 26, 1970, in London, United Kingdom. Some of his notable works include the novel "The Beach," which was adapted into a movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and the screenplays for "28 Days Later" and "Ex Machina." He has also directed two films, "Ex Machina" and "Annihilation."

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Jean-François Richet

Jean-François Richet is a French film director known for his work on the biographical crime drama Mesrine: Killer Instinct and its sequel Mesrine: Public Enemy #1. He also directed the thriller Assault on Precinct 13 and the remake of the classic Western The Magnificent Seven.

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David Ryan Keith

David Ryan Keith is a Scottish film director known for his horror movies. He has directed and produced films such as "The Redwood Massacre" and "Ghosts of Darkness". He has also worked as a cinematographer and editor on some of his own and other independent films.

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Brandon Slagle

Brandon Slagle is a director, writer, and producer known for films such as "The Black Dahlia Haunting," "Dead Sea," and "Crossbreed." He has also worked as an actor on both stage and screen, and is the founder of the production company Film Regions International.

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Warren Beatty

Warren Beatty is an American actor, producer, and director. He was born on March 30, 1937, in Richmond, Virginia. Beatty has appeared in numerous films throughout his career, including "Bonnie and Clyde," "Shampoo," and "Reds." He has been nominated for 14 Academy Awards and won Best Director for his film "Reds."

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