A secret SELECTS instalment with the founder and lead-curator of Directors’ Library.

Below are Daniel’s selects and what he had to say:

  • ‘Heaven’ UNKLE (2009)
  • The Social Network (2010)
  • Do The Right Thing (1989)
  • Ratcatcher (1999)
  • The Son (2002)
  • ‘Hey Boy Hey Girl’ The Chemical Brothers (1999)
  • ‘Montana’ Youth Lagoon (2011)
  • ‘Secret Tournament’ Nike (2002)
  • ‘Every Pitch’ Dick’s Sporting Goods (2013)
  • ‘Write The Future’ Nike (2010)

An inspiring video sequence. One of the greatest. This film set me on the path that I’m writing to you from now.

FILM / MUSIC VIDEO

Defines the beginning of the 21st century.

FILM

Spike’s magnum opus: written, produced, directed, and starring alongside a stellar cast. It’s a masterpiece.

FILM

Fiction and fantasy, brutally balanced.

FILM

“Complete, self-contained and final. All the critic can bring to it is his admiration. It needs no insight or explanation. It sees everything and explains all. It is as assured and flawless a telling of sadness and joy as I have ever seen.” — Roger Ebert

FILM

I was a young boy when I first saw this video. Then I got older. Incredible.

MUSIC VIDEO

Tyler T Williams directs, shoots, and cuts. This film represents a special time on Vimeo. It’s a beautiful film.

MUSIC VIDEO

Magical. Cantona is incredible.

CAMPAIGN

Cianfrance puts you in the team.

CAMPAIGN

Ahead of its time. It’s hard to believe that this was made 23 years ago. Rooney’s sequence is legendary.

CAMPAIGN


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