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noun • a filmmaker who has a personal style and keeps creative control over his or her works | ||||||||
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noun • English film director noted for his skill in creating suspense (1899-1980) | ||||||||
| 27% | 8 | Director who won the Academy Award for Best Director for The Departed | ||||||
noun • United States filmmaker (born in 1942) | ||||||||
Distinctive Director Crossword Clue
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AUTEUR which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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AUTEUR
Updated: October 11, 2023
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