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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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How to write scene transitions

David Lynch’s Vertigo

Is Vertigo the best or worst movie ever?

House of Flying Daggers: A Reappraisal

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What is Auteur Theory? | Deep Focus

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

Superimposition in film

German Expressionism: Crash Course Film History #7

What is an Inciting incident?

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Parents Evening :: Year 11

Summer 2026 Examinations

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CABARET THE MUSICAL. Playhouse Theatre, London. Y9-13. Wednesday 15th April 2026

March 2026 Year 11 Mocks

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