Auteur theory

Auteur theory :   the method of analysing films through the creative imprint of an author
( auteur ).This is usually the director.

  LINK to good overview


Creative imprint =  distinctive  visual  style
                              ( use of cinematography ,editing , colour and lighting , framing etc.)

                               distinctive use of other technical elements such as sound

                               repetition of narrative themes and  motifs

                               distinctive ideological /moral/social  vision of  the world
 

Video essay about David Fincher's work

Video essay 2

Video essay 3



Can auteur theory be applied to David Ficher and Fight Club in particular ? Does it add to your understanding and enjoyment of the film and it's themes ?









Other relevant  films by David Fincher


Seven ( 1995)

Zodiac ( 2007 )

The Social Network ( 2010)