The Criterion Collection
From intimate dramas set in his native Mexico to technically groundbreaking blockbusters that explore other worlds, this versatile filmmaker’s work has established him as one of contemporary cinema’s most acclaimed artists.
The chaotic cult films of this American original are characterized by dark, absurdist humor, fantastical world-building, and eccentric characters.
This American auteur’s uncompromising films are paradigm-shifting explorations of Black history, racism, and urban survival.
This Senegalese director—one of the most important figures in the history of African cinema—made fiercely political films that have helped bring global awareness to the struggles of postcolonial societies.
This French critic-turned-filmmaker is fascinated by the effects of globalization and excels at examining the intersection of technology, art, and sex.
Tradition and modernity collide in the sensuous films of this Indian American director, whose vibrant portraits of urban life and cross-cultural conflict give voice to people navigating an increasingly globalized world.
The legendary independent filmmaker challenged racist stereotypes in Hollywood with his subversive B movies and biting social satires.
The stylish and thrillingly self-reflexive films of this acclaimed duo have revitalized classic Hollywood genres such as screwball comedy, noir, and horror.
A love of monsters (and state-of-the-art prosthetics!) distinguishes the hauntingly beautiful work of this Mexican filmmaker, whose dark fairy tales are triumphs of the imagination.
This Canadian filmmaker is widely regarded as the master of body horror, and his visceral explorations of sex and technology challenge our preconceptions of reality.