Consider the significance of the auteur theory to the development of film theory and film culture. Is it still a relevant concept? In this essay, I shall endeavor to outline the beginnings of the auteur theory, and show the arguments that support and oppose the relevance of the auteur theory in modern film. It is my opinion that it is still relevant, though ultimately only to the individual. That is; the theory may be more …showed first 75 words of 1509 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1509 total…cnyd/GoodScript.html, accessed 24/11/2000. I also used a number of sources as reading material, for a better understanding of the terminology used and the idea of auteurism. These are as follows: Cook and Bernink, The Cinema Book, London, 1980. Unknown Author, The Steven Spielberg Directory, http://www.scruffles.net/spielberg/, accessed 08/12/2000. Unknown Author, The Steven Spielberg Database, http://www.multimania.com/spielbrg/, accessed 08/12/2000. Unknown Author, Auteur Theory, http://www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/2/0,5716,11482+1+11350,00.html, accessed 24/11/2000.