Reading Time: 7 minutesWhat is Auteur Theory? Definition & Meaning Auteur theory is the idea that a film’s director is like its main author (or “auteur”). This means the director’s personal style and vision shape the film more than anyone else involved. The idea began as la politique des auteurs, coined by François Truffaut in the journal Cahiers… Continue reading What is Auteur Theory? Definition, Meaning & Examples