noun
- film directors who are considered the primary creative force behind their movies, having a distinctive personal style
Usage: film theory; plural of auteur
Examples
- The festival celebrates independent auteurs from around the world.
- These auteurs are known for their unique visual storytelling techniques.
- Film students study the works of famous auteurs like Hitchcock and Kurosawa.
- The cinema showcases films by contemporary auteurs.
- Critics debate which modern directors qualify as true auteurs.
- The documentary explores how auteurs maintain creative control over their projects.