auteur filmmaking

Auteur filmmaking is a style where the director has a strong personal vision and creative control over a film, making them the "author" of the work. This approach emphasizes their unique artistic style, themes, and narrative techniques, often leading to a distinct signature that sets their films apart. Auteurs typically influence various aspects of production, including writing, directing, and sometimes even editing and cinematography. Famous examples include directors like Alfred Hitchcock and Quentin Tarantino, whose distinctive styles and recurring themes make their films easily recognizable and impactful in the broader context of cinema.