English Explanatory Dictionary

auteur theory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The view of film as an art form with an original and personal stylistic vision, especially in contrast to collective authorship in the studio system.

Word forms

auteur theory

Etymology

Popularized by American film critic Andrew Sarris (1928–2012).

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