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Est. 1451. An outstanding coeducational secondary school & sixth form college and England's first academy

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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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How Vertigo foreshadowed ‘catfishing’, AI and #MeToo

How to write scene transitions

House of Flying Daggers: A Reappraisal

What is Auteur Theory? | Deep Focus

Behind Carol: the photographers who influenced Todd Haynes’ award-winning film

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

Under the Skin - featurette

Hitchcock's Signature Features Flashcards | Quizlet

House of Flying Daggers – Ending Notes

How to analyse sound in films

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