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What is the Auteur theory ?
• ‘Auteur’ originates from France• An auteur is a director of film who puts their
own spin, and unique effect on the production. Once you’ve seen one auteur’s work, you’ll be able to spot it as soon as you see it again.
• To be considered an auteur, a film-maker must have a body of work which can be analysed for on going themes and considerations, whether they occur intentionally or unintentionally.
Where did it all begin?
• World War II ended• The embargo on American films was lifted, inviting all of
the films released in the United States during the war into previously forbidden arenas.
• Whereas the German Minister of Propaganda Josef Goebbels controlled the French film industry during the occupation, preventing the importation of any films that may provoke any acts of resistance against the occupying forces, new styles, genres and filmmakers from the United States and elsewhere made their rounds in the film circuits throughout France
Auteur Theory
• Born out of an influential group of 1950's French film critics and filmmakers, the Auteur Theory explores the notions of individual creative vision and control in cinema.
