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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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Fallen Angels - Explained

Quiz: How well do you remember Vertigo?

Stutterer (2015)

Truffaut on the Auteur Theory

House of Flying Daggers: A Reappraisal

What is Auteur Theory? | Deep Focus

A Girl's Own Story

The importance of scene transitions

When the Day Breaks - short film interview

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

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Head of Department for Business Studies and Economics

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March 2026 Year 11 Mocks

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Twelfth Night

Teacher of Business Studies & Economics

Summer 2026 Examinations

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