The 20th century witnessed the birth and explosive growth of cinema, transforming it from a fledgling curiosity into a dominant art form. Visionary directors emerged across decades and continents, each pushing boundaries and experimenting with storytelling, technology, and style. Through their innovation, these filmmakers reshaped the language of film, influencing not only their peers but also generations to come. Their legacies endure in the very fabric of modern cinema, proving how a handful of cinematic geniuses could forever change the way we see—and feel—the world on screen.
