The Auteur Theory originated in 1950s France and proposes that a film director with a distinct vision who exercises control over their films can be considered the "author" or "auteur" of that film. An auteur is recognizable through consistent themes and styles across their body of work. The theory was a response to the influx of new films and filmmakers into France after World War 2 and the lifting of embargos that had previously restricted foreign films.

1. Auteur Theory
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2. What is the Auteur theory ?
• ‘Auteur’ originates from France
• An auteur is a director of film who puts their own
spin, and unique effect on the production. Once
you’ve seen one auteur’s work, you’ll be able to
spot it as soon as you see it again.
• To be considered an auteur, a film-maker must
have a body of work which can be analysed for on
going themes and considerations, whether they
occur intentionally or unintentionally.

3. Where did it all begin?
• World War II ended
• The embargo on American films was lifted, inviting all
of the films released in the United States during the
war into previously forbidden arenas.
• Whereas the German Minister of Propaganda Josef
Goebbels controlled the French film industry during
the occupation, preventing the importation of any
films that may provoke any acts of resistance against
the occupying forces, new styles, genres and
filmmakers from the United States and elsewhere
made their rounds in the film circuits throughout
France

4. Auteur Theory
• Born out of an influential group of 1950's
French film critics and filmmakers, the Auteur
Theory explores the notions of individual
creative vision and control in cinema.