Alexandre Astruc’s contribution to the auteur theory centres on his notion of the caméra-stylo or “camera-pen” and the idea that directors should wield their cameras like writers use their pens.
Astruc said that the camera is a pen that the director holds to over see the whole production of their film and is considered to be an author of a film rather than a director.
Cahiers Du Cinema Auteurs
François Truffaut – The 400 Blows
About a troubled youth the drama film was released on June 3rd 1959.
Jean-Luc Godard – Breathless (A Bout De Souffle)
About a criminal trying to pursue his love interest this dramatic crime film was release on march 16th 1960.
Jacques Rivette – Paris belongs to us
A mystery film released in 1961 on December the 13th.
Jean Douchet – Celine and Julie Go Boating
Released on September 18th in 1974 a fantasy drama film.
An “Auteur” means a film director who influences their films so much that they rank as their author.
An auteur is a filmmaker whose individual style and complete control over all elements of production give a film its personal and unique stamp. Creating meaning that only he can, using the tools of filmmaking, through the lens of his mind and personality.