Exploring the Auteur Theory: Unveiling the Personal Stamp in the Auteur's Films

1. Does the auteur’s life (social class, politics, education, professional training) contribute to the thematic preoccupations of his/her art? 2. Does the auteur tend to collaborate with the same people, including actors (or types), from film to film? 3. Are interviews, biographies, or autobiographical info available? 4. Does the auteur consistently explore the same themes or work in the same genre? Does he/she favor certain shots or other filmic/aural techniques? 5. What is the personal stamp exhibited in all the auteur’s films?