
The Best Director award is viewed as one of the so-called "Big Five" of the Oscars, alongside Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Picture, and Best Screenplay.
This year’s shortlist contains a far more eclectic spread of films than we’ve grown accustomed to over the years. Yes, there’s a Spielberg film in there, and plenty of meaty drama to boot.
But there are also two films you might class as comedies, and one that features kung-fu action choreography as a core component. After close to 100 years, the times they are a-changing for the Academy Awards.
Who would you like to win the Best Director award at the 2023 Oscars? Remember to vote below.
Oscars 2023: Who should win best director?

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Jon Mundy is a freelance writer with more than a dozen years of experience writing for leading tech websites such as TechRadar and Trusted Reviews.