Alfred Hitchcock (UK, 1899-1980) is undeniably the world's most famous film director. His name has become synonymous with the cinema, and each new generation takes the same pleasure in rediscovering his films, which are treasures of our artistic heritage.[...]
Stanley Kubrick (USA, 1928-99) was a master who took the art of filmmaking further than any other contemporary director, a creative perfectionist whose work fascinates new generations. He started out as a photographer before moving into film noir aged barely 25, after which the power and originality[...]