1
: a film director whose practice accords with the auteur theory
broadly
: director sense c
2
: an artist (such as a musician or writer) whose style and practice are distinctive
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Its artistic yet pragmatic nature also defines Valladolid’s role as a place of discovery platform, a prestige auteurs’ hub just weeks after San Sebastián — and a bridge for awards-season exposure.
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Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The horror auteur announced the new project on Instagram on Monday with a shot of the cover page of the series' pilot script, weighted down by one of the iconic black orbs.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Oct. 2025
Scorsese asked about the future of Iranian cinema given all the great auteurs who have left the country.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Inside Guadagnino’s world, the auteur is famously known for unmasking another side of a performer.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
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Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The horror auteur announced the new project on Instagram on Monday with a shot of the cover page of the series' pilot script, weighted down by one of the iconic black orbs.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Oct. 2025
Scorsese asked about the future of Iranian cinema given all the great auteurs who have left the country.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Inside Guadagnino’s world, the auteur is famously known for unmasking another side of a performer.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Auteur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/auteur. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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