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The end of the auteur?


Auteur theory says a director’s vision is present in every frame. What happens if they turn out to be a liability?

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Fallen Angels: A Wong Kar Wai Masterpiece

A Girl's Own Story

Three act structure

House of Flying Daggers - the value of women

Mastering the Movie Colour Palette: del Toro

Film Education resource: House of Flying Daggers

Vertigo is not the last word in misogyny, but a feminist deconstruction of it

How to analyse sound in films

Fallen Angels - Explained

World of Wong Kar Wei - go 7 minutes and 13 seconds in!

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Expressionism

Film post-production explained

Sixth Form Course Information

Joint letter from Ofqual and UCAS to students, summer 2025

Computer Science

How Ofcom is helping children to be safer online – a guide for parents

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

Online safety newsletters

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