Auteur Theory PowerPoint Quiz

Who is considered the 'author' of a film according to the Auteur Theory?

• Cinematographer

• Screenwriter

• Director

• Producer

In which decades did the French New Wave produce films that emphasized personal expression and broke conventional filmmaking rules?

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1950s

• 1940s

What does the Auteur Theory focus on in terms of film analysis?

• Special effects

• Director's unique artistic vision

• Film soundtrack

• Acting performance

What is a weakness of the Auteur Theory according to the text?

• Overemphasis on Individual Style

• All of the above

• Underestimation of Collaboration

• Limitations in Scope

What does the term 'camera stylo' suggest in relation to the filmmaker?

• The filmmaker's camera is like a sculpting tool for creating sets

• The filmmaker's camera is like a musical instrument for composing soundtracks

• The filmmaker's camera is like a paintbrush for creating visuals

• The filmmaker's camera is like a pen for writing scripts

What did François Truffaut argue in his essay 'A Certain Tendency in French Cinema'?

• Film should reflect a producer's personal vision

• Film should reflect a director's personal vision

• Film should reflect a screenwriter's personal vision

• Film should reflect an actor's personal vision

What does the Auteur Theory risk valuing over storytelling and thematic richness?

• Special effects

• Cinematography

• Soundtrack

• Individual Style

What does the Auteur Theory often overlook in filmmaking?

• Screenwriter's role

• Producer's role

• Director's role

• Collaborative effort

According to the Auteur Theory, what is the role of the director in a film?

• To manage the production budget

• To ensure the film is completed on time

• To bring their unique artistic vision to the film

• To write the script for the film

What is the main criticism of the Auteur Theory?

• It overvalues the role of the director

• It undervalues the role of the actors

• It ignores the importance of the film's budget

• It places too much emphasis on the film's soundtrack