Famous Auteurs

Below are listed some famous auteurs, some basic info on their film careers, and the reason why they are considered to fit into the theory of auteur.

Alfred Hitchcock

• When talking about the Auteur theory, Hitchcock is one of the first names to come up becuase of his evident style that is constant throughout all of his films, also the fact that he has full control of the films that he creates in regards to camera-work, storyboards, the script and directing them
• Alfred Hitchcock has made a total of 53 films in his lifetime - six decades of his filming career
• A lot of these films are classics and are very well-known
• Some of his more notable works are Psycho (1960), The Birds (1963), Vertigo (1958), Rear Window (1954), North By North West(1959),  and Rebbeca (1940).
• His style of film is known for the intelligent plots, witty dialogue, and the smattering of mystery and murder. 
• He has been attributed with revolutionizing the thriller genre.

Tim Burton

• Tim Burton is another director that is also included as an Auteur because he has a very certain style to all of his films, and charge with a lot of his work
• 'So The Theory Goes' states that "Films made by Tim Burton are easily identifiable. They incorporate his beliefs and values. They feature actors and crew members that are frequently a part of his team. Furthermore, the stories are told from his perceptive, both in terms of themes and the style (mise-en-shot)."
• He is an American film director, producer, artist, writer and animator. 
• He is known for his dark, gothic and quirky fantasy films.
• Some of his more famous works are  Beetlejuice (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Corpse Bride (2005), and Alice In Wonderland (2010).

Wess Anderson Anderson

• Anderson is often considered a contemporary auteur because of his very distinct visual and narrative style of film.
• He is an American film director, film producer, screenwriter, and actor.
• Some of his famous works are The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)

Quentin Tarentino

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