Who is the most innovative film director? - Results & Rankings

French director, master of poetic realism

American director, revolutionized filmmaking with Citizen Kane

Canadian director, known for atmospheric sci-fi and drama

British director and actor, master of silent comedy

American director and actor, master of physical comedy

American director, master of crime and character studies

American director, master of surreal and dreamlike cinema

American director, known for philosophical and visually poetic films

Soviet director, pioneer of montage theory

American director, known for symmetrical compositions and quirky humor

American director, known for complex character studies

American director, known for provocative social commentary

Mexican director, known for nonlinear narratives

Russian director, known for spiritual and meditative cinema

Mexican director, master of dark fantasy and horror

American directing duo, known for dark comedy and genre mixing

British director, known for epic and visually stunning films

Japanese director, influential in world cinema

American director, known for nonlinear narratives and dialogue

American director, known for psychological and surreal films

Greek director, known for absurdist and darkly comedic films

Danish director, known for provocative and controversial films

American director known for technical innovation and diverse genres

British director, known for complex narratives and practical effects

South Korean director, known for genre-blending and social commentary

French director, pioneer of French New Wave

American director, pioneer of blockbuster cinema

British director, master of suspense and psychological thrillers

Swedish director, master of existential and psychological drama

French director, key figure in French New Wave

German director, pioneer of film noir and expressionist cinema

Italian director, known for surreal and poetic films