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direct a film
UK/dɪˈrekt ə fɪlm/US/dɪˈrɛkt ə fɪlm/di·RECT a FILM
Band 5-6speakingtask2
To be the director of a film, deciding its artistic style and how scenes are staged.
Examples
“After university she got the chance to direct a film for a small studio.”
“He directed a film that focused on everyday family life.”
“Many actors say it’s challenging to direct a film while acting in it.”
Band 8 sentence
“She directed a film that balanced striking visuals with a subtle, affecting script.”
Collocations
- direct a movie
- direct the scene
Word family
direct verbdirector noundirection noundirectorial adjective
Common mistakes
produce a film→direct a film
lead a film→direct a film
Say it for a higher band
5make a film→6produce a film→7+direct a film
Synonyms
direct a movie
helm a film
Easily confused
produce a film
“She produced a film about climate change.”
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