auteurists

/oʊˈtɜːrɪsts/
noun
  1. Plural of auteurist; people who support or follow the theory of auteurism, especially in film criticism.
    • The festival attracted many auteurists who celebrated the director's unique style.
    • Auteurists often argue that the director's vision is the most important element of a movie.
    • Some auteurists disagree about which directors truly deserve the label.
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