Since movies have existed, the people behind them, the directors, have been integral parts of the movie-making process. Many of them have become big names in Hollywood next to the actors. These amazingly creative people have crafted distinct styles to the point that many people can tell who was behind a movie from how scenes are composed or trademarks. Many of the following films are classics because directors took a creative leap and established novel ways of ordering scenes, casting characters, motivating actors, and creating unique, immersive atmospheres. For many of them, their name on the marquee alone is enough to draw in an audience, which is quite an achievement.

Though some people think movies hve become somewhat generic and surpassed by long-form television series, there are quite a few directors who definitely know how to tell and package a story. Movies are still culturally relevant because they continue to give individuals a moment of reflection through their tone, themes, and dialogue. These methods give us aesthetically pleasing, politically interesting, and sometimes thought-provoking ideas because audiences are literally watching someone's narrative construction. One of the best things about film is how it can be interpreted to mean different things to different people.

Do you know who directed these well-known movies?