A Complete Unknown: Set in the vibrant New York music scene of the early 1960s, the film follows the journey of 19-year-old Minnesota musician Bob Dylan. It captures his rapid ascent from a budding folk singer to a prominent figure in concert halls and on the charts, highlighting his impact on the music world.

Everyone assumed that the nominees for the Directors Guild of America ’s top DGA Award would include, as they did in Wednesday morning’s nominations announcement, Emilia Pérez ’s Jacques Audiard, Anora ’s Sean Baker, Conclave ’s Edward Berger and The Brutalist ’s Brady Corbet.

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has revealed its nominees for the upcoming 2025 awards, and it’s a high-stakes Oscar season, proven by the notable snubs and surprises. The five filmmakers contending for the prestigious DGA Award for Directorial Achievement in Feature Film are: In the first-time director category,