Auteur – what is it?

• Use your phones to find out what an Auteur is

• You have 10mins to find out as much information

• You will all share some information

• Can you find quotes?

Questions

•Who founded the auteur theory?•When was the auteur theory

founded?• What is the auteur theory?

•Who are some recognisable auteurs?•Are there any quotes referring to the

auteur theory?

Auteur Theory• Originates in France• Means ‘Author’ director reflects their own vision, style,

technique, innovation and creativity• Originally founded by Francois Truffaut• 1950s• “A true film auteur is someone who brings something

genuinely personal to his subject instead of producing a tasteful, accurate but lifeless rendering of the original material.”

• Director has more creative control• Directors that have their own style and personality• Can you think of any current Auteurs?

What do you notice?

Any other Auteur directors?

• Task 2• What is an Auteur?• Give examples• Create a collage of film posters of three

Auteurs• Add a clip• Explain how the Auteurs’ style, technique,

personality and vision is portrayed in their films

Task 2: What is an Auteur?

•Due Monday 1st October 2012

•Period 5•By the end of the lesson I will have UPLOADED and published my task 2.