Three of the foremost British directors are working on Broadway at the same time, readying major American shows to face New York audiences this month.

Generally regarded as Cuba's foremost director, Mr. Gutierrez Alea was a controversial film maker who found a wide popular audience.

In the 30 years, Mr. Lumet has made more than 30 movies that have established him as one of America's foremost directors.

His success on Broadway has made him one of its foremost African-American directors.

By the late 1940's and 1950's, Mr. Donen was a member of Hollywood royalty, one of the town's foremost directors.

Bemberg is arguably Latin America's foremost female director.

Even Satyajit Ray, India's foremost director, seemed to be out of touch with reality.

As the company's foremost director, he virtually administered the colony as chairman of the company until responsibility was transferred to the Crown in 1808.

Von Trotta, often featuring prominent female characters, has become the foremost female director working in Germany.