Film Theory Terminology

noun an artist or a director who has a strong personal style and creative vision

• The film director is considered an auteur for his distinct style and vision.
• That filmmaker is known as an auteur because of his unique approach to storytelling.
• People in the industry call him an auteur because of his signature touch on all his movies.
• Just like a painter with a canvas, the director is an auteur with a film reel, creating masterpieces.

adjective describing something that is related to or involves subversion, undermining, or sabotage

• The artist's subversionary approach challenged societal norms and expectations.
• She has a subversionary sense of humor that always keeps us on our toes.
• His subversionary style is totally rad, dude.
• The politician's subversionary tactics were like a chess game, always one step ahead.