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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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Understanding Fallen Angels

Quiz: How well do you remember Vertigo?

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

Vertigo spirals

Stutterer (2015)

Do the Right Thing - Screenshot podcast

Thriller, The Film Programme - BBC Radio 4

The Origins of Auteur Theory

Pan's Labyrinth

Vertigo: An Introduction

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Parents Evening :: Year 10

December 2026 Mock Examinations

Harry Potter (One Part) Palace Theatre, London Weds., 13 January 2027. Year 7&8

Ski Trip 2027 Information

Parents Evening :: Year 12

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