Eric Esau
Film director and producer known for documentary and narrative features; director of The Story of Everything and previous films including The Heart of Man and Rape for Profit.
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Apr 13, 2026 • 40min
Eric Esau on Directing The Story of Everything
Eric Esau, a film director and producer known for documentary and narrative features, discusses directing The Story of Everything. He talks about adapting a large book into a 90-minute cinematic documentary. He explains visual design choices, VFX to clarify scientific ideas, and editorial decisions to balance depth with audience comprehension. He highlights DNA and cellular machinery as central cinematic focal points.
