What Makes a Great Director? Sir Ben Kingsley Has an Answer @indiewire

What Makes a Great Director? Sir Ben Kingsley Has an Answer @indiewire

Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

Sir Ben Kingsley shares a memorable story about directors, actors, and the importance of creative freedom on set. At IndieWire's Pass The Remote: Wonder Man, Kingsley explains why the best filmmakers leave room to be surprised.

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