auteurism
/oʊˈtɜrɪzəm/
noun
- The theory or practice of treating a film director as the main creative force behind a movie, with a recognizable personal style.
- The rise of auteurism changed how people talk about movies, focusing on the director's unique voice.
- Film students often debate whether auteurism ignores the contributions of screenwriters and cinematographers.
- Auteurism became popular in the 1950s when French critics argued that directors like Jean-Luc Godard were true artists.