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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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Mastering the Movie Colour Palette: del Toro

How Vertigo foreshadowed ‘catfishing’, AI and #MeToo

Understanding Fallen Angels - To be a Lost Soul

The First and Final Frames of Famous Films Can Teach Us a Lot about Good Filmmaking

What is a frame narrative?

Pan's Labyrinth - The Pale Man article

The Origins of Auteur Theory

A Girl's Own Story

Searching for Fallen Angels' Lost Lens

Vertigo: An Introduction

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Parents Evening :: Year 7

Summer 2026 Examinations

11S_Ch1 Life Cycle Assessments

10S2 Moles

Examination Arrangements: Summer 2026

8yS/Sc4

March 2026 Year 11 Mocks

11S_Ch1 Potable and Waste Water

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