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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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What is a frame narrative?

House of Flying Daggers - the value of women

Expressionism

Quiz: How well do you remember Vertigo?

The Origins of Auteur Theory

House of Flying Daggers: A Reappraisal

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

House of Flying Daggers - sound

Meshes of the Afternoon - Maya Deren (1943)

Film: camera shots examples

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Summer 2026 Examinations

Parking - Hartismere Hospital

LAMDA Performance and public speaking exams 2026-2027

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.

Change of Head of Year 7

Open afternoons

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

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Vertigo Hitchcock Auteur ZEN Film Studies GCE Spike Lee Student Information Head Of Year Assessment College A Level Drama No Film School Cinema Revision Trips BBC Visit Year 7 Carol Mrs Davy Evening

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