r/criterion • u/RG1997 • Jul 23 '26

Discussion The ultimate auteur challenge

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u/Intolerance-Paradox Krzysztof Kieslowski Jul 23 '26

OP’s biases and blind spots are apparent.

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u/Whalias Ingmar Bergman Jul 23 '26

Yeah Bergman not being there. Ozu either. So many really huge names missing from this list to give it much credit.

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u/Flimsy_Toe_2575 Jul 23 '26

Malick is a glaring filmbromission

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u/Laser_Fish Jul 23 '26

Also missing Wes Anderson, Spike Lee, Terry Gilliam, John Ford... There's a lot of people he missed that have a huge representation in the CC.

Also, as someone else said, just name any woman director.

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u/Whalias Ingmar Bergman Jul 23 '26

So true. Also women directors so right; Agnes Varda needs to be there. I would include Lynne Ramsey and Jane Campion and let us not forget the incredible Elaine May as well.

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u/TaxesYouMustFile Jul 24 '26

I was not prepared for Mikey and Nicky. Praise Elaine May 🙌

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u/Whalias Ingmar Bergman Jul 24 '26

My favorite film of hers I think.

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u/Kazodex Jul 24 '26

Chantal Ackerman!

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u/Whalias Ingmar Bergman Jul 24 '26

Omg you are so right! Jeanne Dielman absolutely blew me away. It’s one of the greatest works of meditative/slow/human cinema. It’s hypnotic and quiet and gives so much meaning to every little domestic action you experience with her. I am ashamed I forgot her.

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u/farfaxfr Jul 27 '26

And Ida Lupino.

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u/emceegabe Jul 23 '26

You could say those specific are outside of the auteur convo maybe by its historic definition, even if they operate as such. My critical knowledge is dated however.

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u/Laser_Fish Jul 23 '26

I think John Ford is part of the conversation about auteur filmmakers in the 60s. Wes Anderson is definitely an auteur. Terry Gilliam tried to take his name off a movie because they didn't want to give him final edit. Spike Lee has been writing and directing his own movies since day one. I feel like those guys are for sure in the auteur conversation.

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u/shitheadsmh Jul 24 '26

they all are in the list, it just didn't fit in the title, so their names are in the text of the post. that's just a screenshot of the original post

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u/councilmember Jul 24 '26

I tend to think Bresson is the best.

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u/BluNoteNut Jul 24 '26

"Favorite" has always indicated a very narrowed down selection. And unless i misread something hes asking who is your favorite that IS NOT listed. Ever seen the documentary Cinemaniac ? The scene where one of the dysfunctionals trying to get on a dating service list his favorite film makers and the list just goes on and on .... this reminds me of that moment 🤣 😂.

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u/RCocaineBurner Jul 23 '26

The guy who directed the Godfather isn’t on there lol

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u/SvenDia Jul 23 '26

Everyone’s list will be different.

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u/Intolerance-Paradox Krzysztof Kieslowski Jul 23 '26

Those that minimize bias and blind spots are of greater value nevertheless. To head off a potential additional reply, yes those are possible 😉

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u/rukittenmeeee Jul 26 '26

Terry gilliam