Question

In America, during the studo era, films were created through the collaboration of multiple artists; stars were emphasized rather than directors. This worked against the Cahiers du Cinema position that the director, the one who controls the mise-en-scene, was most responsible for the film product. This latter position was called ___________

Answer 1

This latter position was called auteur theory

Step-by-step explanation:

This theory address that the director is the auteur of the film because the director introduces feelings and emotions on the production process. In early days of cinema, directors were just the responsible to make the film, and the actors were most important. The idea that a film is part of the director's point of view and where he/she defines the style became strong in the 60s when a new generation of directors tried to break up the classical tendencies, especially the idea that the actors are the only aspect of the film. What became known as the New Hollywood is a generation of directors who signed their films and put their marks on it.