The Foundations of Director Theory: Historical Origins and an Analysis of Its Schools
Director theory did not emerge overnight. It has deep historical roots and a rich history of development. Looking back at the early days of cinema, the director's role gradually moved from behind the scenes to the forefront, and their control over a film and creative influence became increasingly prominent. From simply recording scenes at first to later expressing ideas and emotions through cinematic language, narrative structure, and other elements, director theory has continually evolved and matured through practice. Soviet montage theory, an important school in film history, had a profound impact on the development of cinematic language...
