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Five Oscar-nominated directors walk into a room. What happens next is pure cinema catnip.

The Director's Vision: Hollywood's Best Discuss Their Craft (1998)

Directors' table1998 time capsuleIndustry insider

Overview

Documentary

The nominees for the 1998 Oscar for Best Director — Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, James L. Brooks, Gus Van Sant and Curtis Hanson — discuss their craft in this panel organized by the DGA and moderated by director Jeremy Kagan.

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Standout Aspects

Direction

Kagan keeps five egos in check. Barely.

Writing

Candid war stories from Titanic and Private Ryan shoots.

Best for:Solo: Film students taking notes at 2am.·Background: Cooking while Spielberg explains why he does what he does.·Rewatch: Catch new details after you've seen their films.
ReleasedJan 1, 1998
Runtime1h
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

himself

James Cameron

James Cameron

himself

James L. Brooks

James L. Brooks

himself

Gus Van Sant

Gus Van Sant

himself

Curtis Hanson

Curtis Hanson

himself

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was filmed during the 1998 Oscar race when Titanic swept everything. Cameron's energy here is 'I know I'm winning.'

Cultural

Gus Van Sant's presence is fascinating — he's the indie outlier between blockbusters, representing a Hollywood that barely exists now.

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