Topic > Auteur theory in cinema - 642

Auteur theory continues to be an important part of cinemaAuteur theory is an idea or principle according to which film is a reflection of personal creative vision of a director, as if to say he or she is the main author (which is French for "author"). This theory first came to light in 1954, by a French director named Francois Truffaut. The birth of auteur theory came through the French New Wave, a group of new French filmmakers during the 1950s and 1960s. At first, the theory received positive and negative responses. And to this day, it will create heated debate. Many have questioned the theory, because there are usually multiple people involved in the development of a film. Ultimately, a film will have a writer, alongside the director, which makes it difficult to put all the weight on the director, alone. At the same time, there are directors who can bypass all the layers in producing a film and still add their own twist to it. Regardless of the plot, there is something distinct about their production that will stand out and be relatable. That said, it's understandable how auteur theory can exist. When all is said and done, the end result is the director's shooting style. And the more passion a director puts into a film, the more he develops a voice. This is why I chose to show how the auteur theory is really possible and the director I chose for my thesis is Spike Lee. Spike Lee entered the film industry in a different light. He has chosen to go beyond simply producing entertainment and instead create inspiring art. This decision alone would lead Spike Lee to establish his own vision through his films. The two... in the center of the card... the other character in a totally new scene. I totally agree with the auteur theory, because the way the scenes are shot totally depends on the director. You could outline a script for the director to follow, but it's just words. When the words come to life, it's up to the director to determine the clothing, lighting, backdrop, distractions, etc. Spike Lee has consistently managed to leave his "imprint" on films. Do the Right Thing was written and directed by Spike Lee, so it's easy for him to be considered the primary writer. On the other hand, the screenplay of Malcolm X was written by Spike Lee and Arnold Perl. At the same time, it was based on a true story. This further proves that regardless of the process involved in creating a film, a director still has the ability to showcase their personal, creative vision and become the primary auteur..