auteur

The definition of auteur is a person who is so involved in its development that his creative vision is evident in the film.

(noun)

A film director with his own unique style of movie is an example of an auteur.

See auteur in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. auteurs

Origin: Fr, author

See auteur in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A filmmaker, usually a director, who exercises creative control over his or her works and has a strong personal style.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French autor, author; see author

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