auteur
/oʊˈtɜr/
noun
- A film director who has such a strong personal style and creative control that they are considered the primary author of the movie.
- Many critics consider Alfred Hitchcock an auteur because his films have a distinct visual style.
- The young director was praised as an auteur for her unique storytelling and camera work.
- An auteur often writes, directs, and edits their own films to keep a consistent vision.