Auteur theory: from the French new wave to the new Hollywood cinemaIntroductionAuteur theory was born in France and first mentioned by François Truffaut. When it traveled to the United States and was summarized by Andrew Sarris, it inspired a new generation of directors who graduated from the Film Academy to create a new mode of filmmaking that became what we call New Hollywood Cinema. The following essay will be divided into two main parts. . First, there will be a brief introduction to auteur theory in France and the United States. Let us cite in particular A certain tendency of French cinema by Truffaut in Cahiers du cinéma in 1954, On the theory of the author by André Bazin in 1957 and Notes on the theory of the author by Andrew Sarris in 1962. Secondly, a comparison between a New Wave film The 400 Blows and a The new Hollywood film The Graduate will be made from the point of view of The Author Theory. Discussion includes how the two films use characterization and open sequences, jumps, and long shots differently compared to classic Hollywood films. The research question is how Auteur Theory influences New Hollywood Cinema and the difference between auteurists in France and the United States and finally how New Hollywood balances between commercialism and artistic expression of the author. Radio, Cinema, Television by Andre Bazin, The Invisible Cut: How Editors Make Movie Magic by Bobbie O'Steen, Reel Power by Mark Litwak and the work of a few other researchers will constitute the theoretical support for my arguments.1. The French New Wave and the author's original theory From a historical point of view, the emergence of the French New Wave is due to the effects of World War II. When France was liberated by the Allies, filmmakers were again free to liberate...... middle of paper ......m Classic Hollywood cinema is also a hallmark of the new Hollywood. Although the techniques are similar, the way of handling stories is slightly different. This is because Hollywood cannot completely abandon the market but still considers the artistic character of films. This is due to the second reason why television became widely available in the 1960s in the United States. The decline in cinema attendance is pushing Hollywood filmmakers to rethink market needs and redefine their market position. Commercialism is not going to disappear in Hollywood, it is just going to change its appearance and be reborn. That is to say, the new Hollywood cinema uses the auteur theory and at the same time considers the marketing factor. Since it is a perfect combination of commercialism and artistry, it can be said that New Hollywood cinema is a great success in the history of cinema..