auteurist

/oʊˈtɜːrɪst/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of an auteur, a film director who has a strong personal style and creative control.
    • Film critics often praise auteurist works for their consistent vision.
    • The director's auteurist approach made every scene feel uniquely his.
    • Her auteurist style is evident in the use of natural lighting and long takes.
noun
  1. A person who supports or follows the theory of auteurism, especially in film criticism.
    • Many auteurists consider Hitchcock the ultimate example of the theory.
    • As an auteurist, she believes the director is the primary author of a film.
    • The debate between auteurists and screenwriter advocates continues in film schools.
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