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auteur definition

au·teur (ō tʉr′)

noun pl. auteurs -·teurs′ (-tʉr′)

  1. the primary creator of a film, esp. the director
  2. a film director with a distinctive personal style

Etymology: Fr, author

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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auteur Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • consider: But can Tarantino be considered an auteur, if nothing is personal in his facsimile films?

Adjective modifier

  • true: He was a true auteur, creating his own brand of movies with his unmistakable hand.

Modifies a noun

  • theory: Powell was always wary of auteur theory; he reckoned his films ' creator was his whole team.

Noun used with modifier

  • horror: Cradle of Fear Fans of the underground UK horror scene should be familiar with the low budget horror auteur Alex Chandon.
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