The " Variety" International Film Guide: 1999

Presenting a survey of film-making trends, achievements and personalities, this is a guide the world of cinema which has been published annually for more than three decades. It includes illustrated reports from 65 countries and appraisals of its five Directors of the Year - Pedro Almodovar, Patrice Lecomte, Gus Van Sant, Michael Winterbottom and John Woo. There are also updated sections devoted to film festivals, film schools, film archives and film music.