The director of the movie 'Vanity Fair' is Mira Nair. She is an Indian-American filmmaker who has directed several critically acclaimed films, including 'Monsoon Wedding' and 'The Namesake'. Nair has won numerous awards for her work, including a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director for 'Vanity Fair'. She is also known for her humanitarian work, having founded the Maisha Film Lab in 2004 to help young African filmmakers develop their craft.