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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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Behind Carol: the photographers who influenced Todd Haynes’ award-winning film

What is Auteur Theory? | Deep Focus

Fallen Angels: A Wong Kar Wai Masterpiece

World of Wong Kar Wei - go 7 minutes and 13 seconds in!

What is a frame narrative?

The First and Final Frames of Famous Films Can Teach Us a Lot about Good Filmmaking

Film: camera shots examples

Vertigo video essay - cinematic influence

Do the Right Thing - Screenshot podcast

Quiz: How well do you remember Vertigo?

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Teacher of English - full or part time

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Second in department of English

Teacher of film studies and/or English

Teacher of English with responsibility of key stage 3

Lead Practitioner in English (established or aspiring)

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