2. Auteur Theory “Auteur” – French for Author Auteur theory was first created in the 1950’s by French cinema critics and directions. Le Cahier du Cinema was their publication that discussed who should or shouldn’t be recognised as an auteur – someone whose work has particular characteristics. The characteristics could be stylistic (micro), structural, thematic or about process.
5. Michel Gondry Born in Versailles, France May 8th 1963 Michel’s career as a filmmaker began with creating music videos for the French rock band OuiOui Michel was also the drummer
6. The style of Michel’s videos for OuiOui caught the attention of the music artist Bjork, who asked Michel to direct her song “Human Behaviour” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuwiYq50gwA The collaboration proved long- lasting, with Gondry directing a total of seven music videos for Bjork.
7. Daft Punk White Stripes Stereogram Chemical Brothers Radiohead The Vines Beck
8. All of these bands and artists have all worked with Michel Gondry on more than one occasion.
9. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Gondry directed the Jim Carey hit Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
12. ChildlikeFor Example … White Stripes – Fell in Love With a Girl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q27BfBkRHbs Lego, colourfulRadiohead – Knifes Out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lpw3yMCWro Toy train, Girls body is the Operation board game, colourful
13. Bjork – Declare Independence http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igOWR_-BXJU People are like toy soldiers Sheryl Crow – A Change Would Do You Good http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7GQ2jwU344 Colourful, Sheryl is big in a small world – casting spells, editing like a board game at the end
