German word

Regisseur

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeʒɪˈsøːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfilm director

Example

Letztes Jahr haben viele Regisseure neue Filme gedreht.

Last year, many film directors made new films.

Illustration for Regisseur (film director)

More examples

Er arbeitet als Regisseur an einem Theaterstück.

He works as a film director on a play.

Core concept

The creative leader who shapes a film or stage production and guides the performers and crew.

Common phrases

  • als Regisseur

    as a film director

  • Hollywood-Regisseur

    Hollywood film director

  • junger Regisseur

    young film director

Similar words

Regisseurin: A female creative leader who shapes a film and directs actors and crew.
Filmemacher: A person involved in planning and making films.

Definition in German

Regisseur bezeichnet die Person, die bei Film- oder Theaterproduktionen die künstlerischen Entscheidungen trifft und die Abläufe auf der Bühne oder am Set anleitet.

Word origin

Regisseur entered German from French régisseur, which ultimately comes from Latin regere, meaning 'to direct' or 'to rule'.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is Regisseurin, and the plural of Regisseur is Regisseure.

Other meanings

  • stage directornoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Regisseurinfemale film directornoun
  • Regiearbeitdirecting worknoun

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