Foreign Directors on Directing

A short, talky sit-down with veteran writers sharing craft stories, best for anyone curious about how scripts get made.

A thoughtful, personal documentary that feels like a road trip conversation with mentors, warm and reflective but quietly frustrated by industry barriers.

A reverent, talk-heavy stroll through film history, rich with archival clips and reminiscence, rewarding for cinephiles but dry for casual viewers.

A quiet, thoughtful sit-down with craftspeople talking about light, tools and craft, rewarding for anyone curious about how images get made.

A short, plain-spoken look behind the scenes at low-budget filmmaking, more informative than gripping.

A thoughtful, talk-driven documentary that feels like an intimate seminar on women's cinema, power and violence, rewarding close attention.

A thoughtful, interview-driven look at overlooked women, warm with archival detail and quietly indignant about the barriers they faced.

A relaxed, talking-heads portrait series that lets famous filmmakers chat about their craft, easy to dip into and quietly informative.

A thoughtful, talky survey that asks you to pay attention to history and politics rather than spectacle.

A brief, respectful sit-down with pioneering women recalling their formative years, quiet and informative rather than dramatic.

A quiet, observant look at everyday domestic labour that makes the ordinary feel quietly political and worth noticing.

A brisk, affectionate look behind the curtain at unsung craftspeople, mixing archival clips with candid testimony for an informative, quietly rousing watch.