AUTEUR THEORY

AND WES ANDERSON

What does Auteur mean?
Auteur means Author.

Write down the definition of Auteur Theory

It states that a director can apply the same conventions of film making in the way
that a writer uses a pen to write a story.
I.E an author applies similar themes to his story and forms of dialogue.
It is the medium for the personal artistic expression of the director.

List the main features of Auteur Theory

That film is an art, instead of just being a piece of imagination

Is the product of an individuals imagination.
The director projects their personal style onto the film.
Consistent theme applied to the directors films.
Reoccurring collaborators, meaning the director is leading a creative
group.
In what magazine/journal did the idea originate from?
The theory originated from the pages of a Cahiers du Cinema (note books on
cinema) during the 1960s by a group of French film journalists and critics.
Eventually they became tired of French cinema and began watching films in U.S.
Then they noticed themes and styles being repeated in them.

Make a note of each layer of the concentric circle auteur theory developed
by Sarris

Technique: Ability to put a film

together with clarity and
coherence (to make sense).

Personal style:
Auteur has a
distinct style
which can be
instantly

E.g. Steve Spielberg use

linear storylines (beginning,
middle and end), rather dark
colors and realistic settings.
Uses Science fiction genres.
Interior meaning: The auteur must
have multiple films which contain
ongoing themes and
considerations.
Missing father figures (e.g. Jurassic
park children lack a father).

What are the oppositions to the Auteur Theory?

Film is a collaborative process, meaning producers and editors may

not be credited for their contributions. Auteurs can imply the
director to be the true creator of the film, which is not always the
case for all films.
The editing process is one of the most vital processes in making the
film come together.
Self-indulgent -