Auteur media quiz

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

• Cinematographer

• Screenwriter

• Director

• Producer

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

• Special effects

• Director's unique artistic vision

• Film soundtrack

• Acting performance

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

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1950s

• 1940s

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

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

What is Auteur Theory?

• A theory about the role of actors in movies

• A theory that suggests the director is the primary creative force in a film

• A theory about the importance of the script in filmmaking.

• A theory that focuses on the role of the producer in movies

Which of the following is a key characteristic of an auteur director?

• They follow the script exactly as written.

• • They have a distinct visual style and recurring themes in their films.

• They always use the same actors.

• They produce low-budget films

Which famous director is often considered an auteur?

• Steven Spielberg

• Quentin Tarantino

• Christopher Nolan

• All of the above

Why is Alfred Hitchcock considered an auteur?

• He wrote all his own scripts.

• He created a unique visual style and recurring themes of suspense and psychological tension.

• He worked alone without any crew.

• He only made silent films