auteur
/əʊˈtɜː(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /əʊˈtɜːr/ (ame, ipa) · /ō-ˈtu̇r -ˈtər/ (ame, mw)
auteur — noun
- auteursingular
- auteursplural
1. A film director whose strong personal artistic style and high level of creative
A film director whose strong personal artistic style and high level of creative control over their work are so distinctive that they are regarded as the film's true creator or 'author', rather than simply a technician following a screenplay.
Quentin Tarantino is widely described as an auteur because his films share a very recognisable style and tone.
described as an auteur — describing a director's status in criticism
In film school, the students studied Japanese auteurs from the 1950s and analysed their use of colour and light.
Japanese auteurs — plural form referring to a group of directors by nationality and era
The director's latest film confirms she is a true auteur with complete creative freedom over every scene.
Many critics now use the word auteur to describe filmmakers who control every aspect of a production.
At the festival, Park Chan-wook was celebrated as an auteur whose striking visual style sets his work apart.
- filmmaker
Broader term; an auteur is a specific type of filmmaker with a distinctive style and creative control, while 'filmmaker' simply means anyone who makes films.
- director
General job title; not every director is an auteur. 'Auteur' adds the idea of personal artistic signature and authority over the final work.
- cineaste
Also borrowed from French, but refers to a film enthusiast or someone knowledgeable about cinema, not necessarily a director who controls a film's vision.
文法句型
regarded as an auteur
consider + noun + an auteur
auteur + noun (e.g. auteur theory, auteur cinema)
用法筆記
Borrowed from French film criticism in the 1950s. Most common in reviews, academic writing, and serious discussions about cinema. Carries a connotation of high artistic achievement — the label is not applied to every film director.