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auteur

auteur

9 9.5
A filmmaker who writes, directs, and keeps tight control over their films
  • noun
  • /oʊˈtɜr/
translation icon : auteur
  • As an auteur, Sofia Coppola's films often reflect her distinct perspective on relationships and identity.
  • auteur theory
  • auteur cinema

From the standpoint of being an auteur, television is not for you.

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Examples

  • However, there's a point at which auteur perfectionism slides into decadent excess, and the film suffers.

    Academic text (2010)
  • She believes she makes auteur cinema.

  • Like how what is the the experience of working with an auteur who has that level of command and vision?

  • Here I am drawing upon film studies' auteur theory.

    Academic text (2009)
  • From the standpoint of being an auteur, television is not for you.

  • You see, I belong, sort of, to the auteur school of filmmaking.

  • In the cinema, the latest generation of auteur-directors has taken to heart Alfred.

    Academic text (1992)
  • In the works of many New Wave auteurs, a sense of alienation often leads to disillusionment.

    Blog text (5)
  • Every profession has its would-be auteurs who cannot abide by another's idea or input.

    Blog text (24)
  • Beyoncé is an auteur-performer, songwriter, director, businesswoman, and her team are the most talented in the field.

    Academic text (2017)

Synonyms

cinéaste
vsauteur
9.9

A person who makes films and focuses on their artistic style

focuses on strong creative control and distinct personal style

How Distinctive

visionary
47 6.3
auteur
9 9.5
director
2.9
filmmaker
304 3.2

Surface Forms

auteur singular
auteurs plural

Etymology

Auteur comes from the French word for author, which means 'creator'. A film auteur is a director who is like the 'author' of a book because their personal style and control shape the whole movie, so we call a filmmaker an auteur when they make films with a strong, personal style.