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directorial

[dih-rek-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-, dahy-rek-] / dɪ rɛkˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-, ˌdaɪ rɛk- /
ADJECTIVE
administrative
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In the last 15 months, he’s had three films in theaters — “Presence,” “Black Bag” and now, “The Christophers” — all with their own unique directorial style and individual ambitions.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

And having found himself making his directorial debut in his 80th year - would he do it again?

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In 1991, he made his directorial debut with "The Indian Runner," an impressive Vietnam War-themed drama inspired by a Bruce Springsteen song.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

After “The Way We Were,” Redford went on to win an Academy Award in 1981 for his directorial debut, “Ordinary People.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 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