A New Wave of female television directors

Credits: © Philippe Quaisse

For a long time, directing was considered to be the least important position in the making of a show, far from the essential role screenwriters hold. Which reality are we facing today? How can a director put a personal touch on another’s creation and universe? Two female directors share their experiences on English speaking shows: Deniz Gamze Ergüven (Perry Mason) et Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre (Mrs. America).