Fifty Contemporary Film Directors examines the work of some of today¿s most popular and influential cinematic figures. It provides an accessible overview of each director¿s contribution to cinema, incorporating a discussion of their career, major works and impact. Revised throughout and with twelve new entries, this second edition is an up-to-date introduction to some of the most prominent film makers of the present day. The directors, from differing backgrounds and working across a range of genres, include: ¿ Martin Scorsese ¿ Steven Spielberg ¿ Sofia Coppola ¿ Julie Dash ¿ Shane Meadow ¿ Michael Moore ¿ Peter Jackson ¿ Guillermo Del Toro ¿ Tim Burton ¿ Jackie Chan ¿ Ang Lee ¿ Pedro Almodóvar With further reading and a filmography accompanying each entry, this comprehensive guide is indispensable to all those studying contemporary film and will appeal to anyone interested in the key individuals behind modern cinema¿s greatest achievements.