directorial
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of directorial
1760–70; < Late Latin dīrēctōri ( us ) ( direct, -tory 1 ) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Character actor Noah Segan’s directorial debut, the movie is a warmly elegiac portrait of the city and the pain of recognizing when your time has passed.
From Los Angeles Times
She made her directorial debut with 2024 movie Lola, which she also wrote and starred in.
From BBC
In no time at all, Foster’s consummate commitment and Zlotowski’s fabulous directorial style turn the language aspect into an afterthought.
From Salon
The temptation when considering an experienced actor’s directorial debut is to see it as a glimpse into what matters most to them — or conversely, what matters least.
From Los Angeles Times
Kate Winslet's directorial debut Goodbye June has also made the longlist for Outstanding British Film.
From BBC
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