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directing
The artistic direction and overall responsibility for staging a film, play, or broadcast.
Bei diesem Film hat eine noch unbekannte Regisseurin die Regie übernommen.
An as-yet unknown female director took over the directing for this film.
'Regie' is the activity or art of directing; 'Regisseur' (male director) and 'Regisseurin' (female director) are the people who carry out this activity. When you see the word 'Regie', it is always about the person who is in charge.
Die Regisseurin ist für die gesamte künstlerische Umsetzung verantwortlich.
The director is responsible for the entire artistic realization.
The most common use is the fixed verb-noun combination 'Regie führen' (to direct). This is the standard formulation for describing the director's activity.
Er hat schon bei mehreren internationalen Produktionen Regie geführt.
He has already directed several international productions.
To name the person responsible, the passive formulation 'unter der Regie von ...' (under the direction of ...) is often used. You often find it in film reviews or program booklets.
Der Film entstand unter der Regie von Fatih Akin.
The film was made under the direction of Fatih Akin.
In the figurative sense, 'Regie führen' or 'die Regie übernehmen' means to have control over an everyday situation. It is often used for organizing projects, celebrations, or discussions.
Bei der Hochzeitsplanung hat ganz klar ihre Mutter die Regie übernommen.
When it came to planning the wedding, her mother clearly took over the direction.
control / check
'die Kontrolle' and 'die Regie' can both mean that someone directs a process. 'Kontrolle' puts more emphasis on power, control, or the ability to have something under control. 'Regie' originally comes from film, theater, or television, where it means artistic direction. In a figurative sense, 'Regie' often sounds as if someone is deliberately organizing and leading the situation. So 'Kontrolle' fits better when the focus is on controlling or steering something. 'Regie' fits better when someone plans, coordinates, or leads a process from the background.
Bei der Feier übernahm Anna die Regie und sagte allen, was als Nächstes passiert.
At the party, Anna took charge and told everyone what would happen next.
Nach dem Fehler behält Tom die Kontrolle über das Projekt.
After the mistake, Tom keeps control of the project.