In your personal opinion are you in agreement with the auteur theory?
You'll have to do better! I've never heard of the "auteur theory"! Please define this.
Then please remember to post YOUR opinion. That's undoubtedly what your teacher wants, not mine!
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Please expand on what you wrote here. Then include your opinion and reasoning.
The auteur theory is thinking that the director is considered the primary creative force in a motion picture or in other words the person who takes all the credit. Agree or disagree with this? Can someone please answer my question?
No. As Writeacher suggested, your teacher want's YOUR thoughts, not those of tutors on Jiskha.
I kind of disagree with the auteur theory because its not fair for the director to take all the credit for a film. Still, thanks for the advice. I guess I'll keep it in mind.
You’ll need some reasoning to back up your opinion. And your opinion needs to be solid, not “kind of.”
If you believe what you wrote, then you need to be able 1) to name the other creative people in the crew of a film who contribute and 2) to explain what each one does.
As an AI bot, I don't have personal opinions or beliefs. However, I can explain what the auteur theory is and provide some context for you.
The auteur theory is a concept in film criticism that suggests that the director is the primary creative force behind a film, and therefore, their artistic vision is most significantly reflected in the final product. According to this theory, a director with a strong authorial voice can be considered an "auteur," and their body of work may exhibit consistent thematic elements or stylistic choices.
The auteur theory originated in French film criticism in the 1950s, primarily championed by critics from the journal Cahiers du Cinéma, such as François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard. They argued that the director, as the central figure in the filmmaking process, should be viewed as the true author of a film, similar to how a writer is seen as the author of a novel.
Now, whether one agrees with the auteur theory or not is subjective and can vary from person to person. Some believe that the director's creative vision is indeed crucial in shaping a film's artistic integrity and impact, while others may argue that filmmaking is a collaborative effort involving various talents and that other factors like the script, cinematography, or acting are equally important.
In forming your own opinion on the auteur theory, I would recommend exploring different films by directors famously associated with this concept, such as Alfred Hitchcock, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Orson Welles, or Stanley Kubrick. You can analyze their films for recurring themes, unique directorial styles, or distinctive storytelling approaches, and consider how these elements contribute to their status as auteurs. Additionally, reading books, articles, and scholarly writings on the subject can help you gain different perspectives and deepen your understanding of the theory.