auteur
1 of 1noun/oʊˈtɜr/
Forms:auteurs
1
a director who has such a significant influence and personal style on a film that is considered their author
C2An auteur is a filmmaker or director who has such a strong personal influence on their work that their unique style and vision are clearly visible in their films or productions. This term is often used to describe directors who have a distinct, recognizable approach to storytelling, themes, and visual style, making their work uniquely identifiable. An auteur typically has a significant role in various aspects of the production, including writing, directing, and sometimes even editing, contributing to a cohesive and personal artistic expression across their body of work.
- The director is considered an auteur, as their distinctive style and creative vision are evident across all of their films.
- As an auteur, the filmmaker exercises complete artistic control over their projects, shaping every aspect of the film to reflect their personal vision.
- Critics and scholars often analyze a director's body of work to identify recurring themes, visual motifs, and storytelling techniques characteristic of their status as an auteur.
- The French New Wave movement celebrated directors as auteurs, elevating them to the status of artists whose films bear their unique stamp of authorship.
- Despite working within the Hollywood studio system, the director remained true to their artistic vision, earning recognition as an auteur for their uncompromising approach to filmmaking.