The document defines and discusses the auteur theory in film. It was originally founded in France in the 1950s by Francois Truffaut, meaning "author" and refers to a director that brings their own unique vision, style, technique, and personality to their films. Some key aspects are that the director has creative control and imprints their films with their own distinguishable style. Examples of recognizable auteurs and an assignment to further explain the auteur theory are also provided.

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. What do you notice?

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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.