directorial
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of directorial
1760–70; < Late Latin dīrēctōri ( us ) ( see direct, -tory 1) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Australian film star Rebel Wilson dismissed as "nonsense" claims she had bullied women on the set of her directorial debut film "The Deb", as she gave evidence in a Sydney court on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
What’s more, there are countless small yet memorable visual and narrative details to adore — things that, at first sight, look like bizarre directorial choices, but ultimately operate in the service of this gonzo story.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
The film is the first directorial project Kwan and Scheinert have embarked on under their exclusive, five-year partnership with Universal Pictures, which they signed in 2022, along with producing partner Jonathan Wang.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
He persuaded actor Richard Attenborough to make his directorial debut on the film.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
They lined up to board the bus while the scene in my head began to go off on its own, to stop taking my directorial notes.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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