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cinéaste

cinéaste

9.9
A person who makes films and focuses on their artistic style
  • noun
  • /siˈneɪɑst/
translation icon : cineasta
  • Her reputation as a cinéaste grew after her films won several international awards.

Examples

  • Aspiring filmmakers often study the works of a master cinéaste to learn about artistic direction.

  • The renowned cinéaste directed several award-winning films.

  • The acclaimed cinéaste was known for his unique visual style and storytelling.

  • Many cinéastes gather annually at the film festival.

  • The renowned cinéaste directed a thought-provoking film that won several awards.

  • She dreamed of becoming a cinéaste, always eager to create stories through the lens of a camera.

  • After years of hard work, he finally established himself as a respected cinéaste in the international film community.

Synonyms

filmmaker
vscinéaste
304 3.2

A person who makes movies, often as a director or producer

tends to emphasize artistic vision and passion rather than only practical production
auteur
vscinéaste
9 9.5

A filmmaker who writes, directs, and keeps tight control over their films

is broader, including passionate cinema people, not only those with unique control
moviemaker
vscinéaste
  • US
6 3.7

A person who makes movies

leans more toward artistic passion and personal vision than mere production
cinephile
vscinéaste
3 7.6

A person who loves watching and talking about movies

often implies creating films or having strong artistic vision beyond loving them
cineaste
vscinéaste
1 9.1

A person who loves films and knows a lot about making them

focuses more on creating films with strong artistic vision than just knowledge
film maker
vscinéaste
1 2.9

A person who makes movies, usually as a director or producer

stresses artistic passion and unique vision more than practical production work
filmer
vscinéaste
1 4.5

A person who records video with a camera

usually involves artistic passion and vision rather than mainly technical recording

How Passionate

auteur
9 9.5
cinéaste
9.9
cinephile
3 7.6
filmgoer
3 3.0

Surface Forms

cinéaste singular
cinéastes plural

Etymology

Cinéaste comes from the French cinéma ('movie' or 'film') plus the ending -aste, which means 'person'. A helpful way to remember it is 'a person of the movies', so a cinéaste is someone who makes or loves films and cares about their artistic style.