| 单词 | auteur |
| 释义 | auteur (once / 16147 pages) n If you're an auteur, you make movies that show off your personal style and vision, and you make those movies exactly the way you want: you won’t let any studio executives force you to change the ending. The word auteur came into English from the French word of the same name, meaning literally “author.” If you’re an auteur, you are truly the author of your own movie. Most movies have a lot of different people contributing to the final product, but an auteur insists on having the final say, and hates it when her vision is compromised. The word even has an uppity feel and sound to it. Pronounce it "oh-TUR." WORD FAMILYauteur: auteurs USAGE EXAMPLESThe French-Canadian auteur’s film premiered at Cannes, where the reactions were swift and often merciless -- decrying, among other things, a shrill tone and in-your-face dysfunction. Los Angeles Times(Dec 12, 2016) Increasingly, the production begins to resemble a standoff between Sir Henry Irving, the Victorian-era actor-manager, and the auteur world of Peter Brook. Los Angeles Times(Nov 30, 2016) That their directors have gone on to become prominent auteurs on the independent scene is an undeniable testament to their genius. Los Angeles Times(Nov 24, 2016) n a filmmaker who has a personal style and keeps creative control over his or her works Hyper film maker, film producer, filmmaker, movie maker a producer of motion pictures |
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