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The end of the auteur?


Auteur theory says a director’s vision is present in every frame. What happens if they turn out to be a liability?

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The importance of scene transitions

How to write scene transitions

HITCHCOCK ON VERTIGO

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

Truffaut on the Auteur Theory

Vertigo spirals

When the Day Breaks - short film interview

Why Are Wong Kar-Wei Films so Dreamy?

Is Vertigo the best or worst movie ever?

A Girl's Own Story

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Local Governing Body Information

Parents Evening :: Year 13

Completing the Award

Examinations

January 2026 Examinations

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

Summer 2026 Examinations

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

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Vertigo Hitchcock Auteur ZEN Film Studies GCE Clubs And Activities Editing Student Information GCSE Buster Keaton Theory House Of Flying Daggers Vimeo Storyboard Do The Right Thing Sound Fallen Angels Calendar Quizlet Crashcourse Assessment

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