auteurist
/oʊˈtɜːrɪst/
adjective
- 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.
Synonyms
noun
- 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.