Books Recommended by Famous Directors

Since delving into the world of pet cemetery proprietors in his debut feature Gates of Heaven, Errol Morris has been…

Since her breakout movie Little Woods, Nia DaCosta has emerged as a trailblazer of contemporary filmmaking, championing women-driven stories and…

With a storied career spanning more than five decades, Mike Leigh stands as one of the most esteemed filmmakers of…

Once hailed by François Truffaut as “the most important film director alive,” Werner Herzog is a legend of New German…

With an illustrious body of work encompassing subjects as diverse as baseball, jazz, and the National Parks, Ken Burns stands…

A legend of horror, action, and science fiction film, John Carpenter has crafted a slew of cult classics since releasing…

An iconic figure in contemporary cinema, Italian filmmaker and screenwriter Luca Guadagnino is renowned for his visually sumptuous and emotionally…

Best known for the black comedy blockbuster Parasite, Bong Joon-ho has emerged as one of the most exciting auteurs of…

Celebrated for his provocative contributions to the world of contemporary cinema, Darren Aronofsky‘s work is marked by its exploration of…

Born in New York City in 1948, Christopher Guest rose to fame for his pioneering work in improv comedy and…