Sep 21, 2014 top 25 favourite silent films part two 10 1 thomas pollock. These are the ten most recognizable film quotes according to a 1998 survey of a group of 10 film critics and experts who were asked by guinness to draw up a list of the ten most famous movie quotes ever. The top ten german film directors 1 fritz lang the author of the superb futuristic movie that trys to mediate the differences between man, metropolis 1927 and m 1931 matrixguy. This list is a reflection of the days when tv and media were a hodge podge. Top 10 most influential directors of all time duration. Nov 05, 2011 she made one film in her native sweden and a second in germany before coming to hollywood. Nov 22, 20 top 10 silent movies think silent films reached a high point with the artist. Top 10 scifi movies a long time ago, in a land far away. Dec 01, 2015 the 15 greatest italian directors of all time posted on december 1, 2015 december 1, 2015 by matthew benbenek since the early years of cinema, italian filmmakers have been at the forefront of the international film scene, working to promote and innovate the medium. In spite of how the movies turn out, film sets can get pretty intense, but in these cases, actors and directors let it get the better of them, and found themselves feuding throughout the entirety. Nosferatu is socalled because the filmmakers couldnt get the rights to bram stokers novel and so were forced to change all the names. Jun 20, 2016 the directors will be judged by their silent films only. Widely considered as the most important filmmaker of his generation, he pioneered the featurelength movie and many enduring cinematic tech. Top 10 silent movies think silent films reached a high point with the artist.
Im not saying they are the five best silent directors of all time because how could. The 10 best silent movie stars in pictures film the. She made one film in her native sweden and a second in germany before coming to hollywood. Today, silent movies appear to have an oldtimey innocence about them. Oct 14, 2016 in spite of how the movies turn out, film sets can get pretty intense, but in these cases, actors and directors let it get the better of them, and found themselves feuding throughout the entirety. Murnau began his career in germany as one of the premier directors of the silent film era, making films such as nosferatu which would be the first horror film, vampire film, and film to feature dracula as a main character, faust starring emil jannings as the devil, and tartuffe, all of which are shining examples of the german expressionist film aesthetic that he helped. Wikimedia commons has media related to silent film directors. Officially, this sovietera ukrainian silent is a paean to collective farming, crafted around a family drama, but its director, alexander dovzhenko. While this list has a slight biased for the modern, its hard to ignore the genius of his artistry.
The camera loved her, and she made 10 silent films in five years, the greatest being flesh and the devil. Two young men, one rich, one middle class, who are in love with the same woman, become fighter pilots in world war i. There were some very glaring and obvious omissions from empires list below i. Griffith, john huston, elia kazan, buster keaton, ernst lubitsch, vincente minnelli, f. It may be that a really famous director made some silent films but. That is the question we address below, where we rank the top directors since 2000 by average metascore. Murnau, roman polanski, powell and pressburger, otto preminger, douglas sirk, george stevens. Top 25 favourite silent films part two 101 thomas pollock. Working both internationally and locally, the top 10 directors in this list have produced artistically bold films that stand the test of time. See more ideas about silent film, film director and film. Coppolas film the godfather became among the highest grossing films in 1971.
This week were looking back at best dps to ever let light touch film. Top 10 silent movie stars too scandalous for words youtube. Rudolph valentino and his dog 1 e92915903984 10 silent film stars posing. The 10 greatest films of all time according to 358 filmmakers. The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 228 total. Top 25 favourite silent films part two 101 youtube. Top 25 greatest directors of all time the ultimate list imdb. Sep 29, 2017 this week were looking back at best dps to ever let light touch film. On the other hand, some directors were just smashing in the silents but fizzled in sound.
Born in 1939 in detroit, usa, francis ford coppola is the director of the imdb top 250 number 2 and 3 films. Epic cinema was born in the silent era, when pioneering filmmakers dreamed big and. From mike leigh to richard linklater, joanna hogg and michael winterbottom, here are some of the centurys greatest films, chosen by some of. Villains twirled mustaches, and damsels were always in distress but always rescued.
No particular order is necessary, but please include the full title, the year of release, the country of its production, and the film s director if known. Peter jackson peter jackson was born in new zealand in 1961 and ever since childhood, used to direct short films with his friends, often using special effects her and there to make them special. In the early days of silent pictures, marshall neilan was a top director for goldwyn. Top 10 actors and directors who hated each other youtube. Even if you intermittently snickered and snored through, say, the ten. Aug 26, 2019 top 10 silent movie stars too scandalous for words. Top 10 films with creepy links to the occult listverse. A surrealist short film from the twisted minds of director luis bunuel and famous painter salvador dali.
Rather than dracula, carl theodor dreyers 1932 film vampyr is a loose adaptation of another vampire classicj. Top 10 silent movie stars too scandalous for words. Admittedly, there are some brilliant silent films that were made later, but if they missed the cutoff, i disqualified. The 50 greatest directors and their 100 best movies. Alfred joseph hitchcock was born in leytonstone, essex, england. To me, accuracy when making a top 10 top 100 all time list is extremely important. Wayne blair in 1998, he was one of the first four filmmakers to be mentored under the metro screen indigenous mentor scheme for which he made a. Jun 08, 2015 the 100 best silent films of all time. To me, accuracy when making a top 10top 100 all time list is extremely important. The 15 greatest italian directors of all time posted on december 1, 2015 december 1, 2015 by matthew benbenek since the early years of cinema, italian filmmakers have been at the forefront of the international film scene, working to promote and innovate the medium. He is considered one of the founding pioneers of the new hollywood era, as well as being viewed as one of the most popular directors and producers in film history. Only directors with at least four films released in the u. She raised film acting to an art form in a time when actors were scorned by society.
We have found, not surprisingly, that the popularity of a silent era film is related to its availability on home video. He is most recognized as an icon of the silent film era, often associated with his popular character, the little tramp. The camera loved her, and she made 10 silent films in. List the films you think deserve to be included in a list of the best silent era films. Here is a countdown of 10 of the best foreign 10 best foreign films of alltime.
The top ten greatest film directors of all time 1 steven spielberg steven allan spielberg is an american director, producer, and screenwriter. He had two older siblings, william hitchcock born 1890 and. The ten most famous movie quotes according to the guinness book of film. Who are the most important silent film era directors for. Mest kinematograficheskogo operatora the cameramans revenge 1912 director. Long thought to be a casualty of silent film loss, frankenstein was rediscovered in the early 1970s. Emil jannings, evelyn brent, william powell, jack raymond. This list is strongly influenced by the western canon of films. Buster keaton the general keaton is regarded by some, including orson welleswho you might encounter further down on this listand roger ebert, to be the greatest director of all time or at least the silent era. It also launched the career of director ingram in earnest. These directors are ranked according to how much they influenced the way in which films are directed and to the acclaim they received specifically for their directing.
Were proud that, thanks to its longevity and critical reach, this poll has come to be regarded as the most trusted guide there is to the canon of cinema greats, not to mention a. Hollywood has always been a fastmoving town with new sets of winners and losers every decade. Best director, film director, 60s mens fashion, double indemnity, silent film. Andalou is a movie that must be seen to be fully understood. According to the publications editors, we were looking for quotations that were accessible and that had. Greatest movie directors top 10 film directors thetoptens. Griffiths birth of a nation 1915, its lead actress, lillian gish, was considered the first lady of the silver screen.
Also considered, albeit to a lesser degree, are the popularity, influence and acclaim of their directorial output. Apr 19, 1996 the 50 greatest directors and their 100 best movies. Sep, 2019 from mike leigh to richard linklater, joanna hogg and michael winterbottom, here are some of the centurys greatest films, chosen by some of the directors whose own films feature in our top 100. Who are the most important silent film era directors for film. Today channels are specialized, and newspapers trying to be all things for all people are sinking fast. His technical proficiency and ability to frame action would go on to. Empire magazine top 40 directors of alltime 2005 note. The director explored the world at a distance in murmur of the heart and pretty baby and kept sentimentality at bay in such documentaries as 1956s oscarwinning the silent world. Top 10 directors who should direct the uncharted movie a list of 10 people see all lists by deadpool2016. This silent film by sergei eisenstein is a masterpiece of drama and film making prowess.
Top 10 best science fiction a list of 10 titles top 10 best silent films a list of 10 titles top 10 best animated a list of 10 titles see all. Directors werent stars in the days of the old hollywood studio system. Top 25 greatest directors of all time the ultimate. Although released during the early days of sound, vampyr is an almost silent film about the vampirehaunted village of courtempierre.
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded. He is undoubtedly the most recognized stars of the silent film era of hollywood. It may be that a really famous director made some silent films but if their best work was in the talkies, they probably wont make the list. Were proud that, thanks to its longevity and critical reach, this poll has come to be regarded as the most trusted guide there is to the canon of cinema greats, not to mention a barometer of changing critical tastes. A former imperial russian general and cousin of the czar ends up in hollywood as an extra in a movie directed by a former revolutionary. He began his career working on silent films and he didnt direct a film with sound until his tenth film, blackmail, which was released in 1929. The 25 greatest french directors of all time taste of. His parents were both of half english and half irish ancestry. Born in 1889, he is remembered by most as the little man with the toothbrush moustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane and a funny walk.
Unfortunately, some very talented directors have been pushed aside 50 is a limiting number, but it should be noted that many of these. My lists are not based on my own personal favorites. Top 15 greatest silent films top 10 lists listverse. This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total. One of the most influential french directors of the silent era, abel gance contributed much to the medium including many innovative techniques and practices. Fighting, dying, hoping, hating great sports films are about. Top 12 best hollywood film directors of all time listovative. Greta garbo and john gilbert fall for one another in flesh and the devil. Wayne blair in 1998, he was one of the first four filmmakers to be mentored under the metro screen indigenous mentor scheme for which he made a short film called fade 2 black. Movies silentlys top five silent movie directors movies silently.
Top 10 in each category comedy, drama, horror, western, etc. Over the course of 15 years of filmmaking, nolan has gone from lowbudget independent films to working on some of the biggest blockbusters ever made. Best known for his cerebral, often nonlinear, storytelling, acclaimed writerdirector christopher nolan was born on july 30, 1970, in london, england. Oct 16, 20 top 10 scifi movies a long time ago, in a land far away. Clara bow 1927 silent romantic comedy film duration. The directors will be judged by their silent films only. Aleksandr dovzhenko was born on september 10, 1894 in. May 30, 2019 the top 10 directors the movie director is the single most important voice in the filmmaking process. The presound era produced some of the most beautiful, arresting films ever made. These honored selections are designed as a tribute to some of the greatest directors of predominantly englishlanguage films, with suggested or recommended best films or mustsee films from their filmographies. The 15 greatest italian directors of all time taste of. Starting out as a screenwriter, gance slowly moved to directing, although his career got interrupted early due to the war. More than a favorite actor or actress or from the people that brought you, the director should tell you a movie is worth seeing. He is most recognized as an icon of the silent film era, often associated with his popular character, the little.