Twilight (2008) features vampire romance with Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. Pretty in Pink (1986) follows outcast Andie's crush on popular Blane. Ella Enchanted (2004) tells story of magical spell-bound Ella. Romeo + Juliet (1996) is Baz Luhrmann's modern adaptation
"The Battle of Algiers" (1966) depicts French colonial rule in North Africa. "Rome, Open City" (1945) portrays Rome under Nazi occupation. "PaisÃ" (1946) follows Italian campaign during World War II. "Journey to Italy" (1954) is Rossellini's masterpiece, influenced by Godard
Great directors innovate and push boundaries in filmmaking. Many directors work across genres and markets. Women and people of color historically had limited directing opportunities
Japan gained prominence with Tokyo Story (1953) and Seven Samurai (1954). Ozu's Tokyo Story and Kurosawa's Seven Samurai maintain 75% after 40 reviews
Born in 1920 in Rimini to middle-class parents. Discovered cinema in 1926 through Grand Guignol and circus. Worked as caricaturist and gag writer at Marc'Aurelio magazine. Married Giulietta Masina in 1943, had one child who died in 1945
Tim Burton directed 2003 fantasy drama based on Daniel Wallace's novel. Film shot entirely in Alabama with Southern Gothic aesthetic. Burton's father's death inspired the film's themes