guionismo

Guionismo is a film theory and critique that emerged in Argentina during the 1960s. The movement was centered on the concept of guion, or screenplay, as the primary creative component of film rather than the director or the camera.

Proponents of guionismo argued that the rigid adherence to a pre-written script was essential for creating a coherent and cohesive cinematic narrative. They claimed that film direction should be merely a technical aspect of the overall creative process, with the script serving as the guiding force behind the production.

Guionismo was also closely tied to the development of the auteur theory, which posits that a film's director is the primary author of their work. Critics saw guionismo as a way to challenge the auteur theory, emphasizing instead the importance of the script and the writer as the true creative force behind a film.

Guionismo was characterized by a focus on the role of the scriptwriter in the filmmaking process, often at the expense of the director. This led to controversy and debate within the film industry, with some viewing guionismo as a constraint on creative freedom and others seeing it as a necessary aspect of producing high-quality films.

The guionismo movement had a significant impact on Argentine cinema in the 1960s and 1970s, influencing the work of many notable filmmakers and writers. However, its influence waned over time, and the movement's ideas have since been incorporated into broader film critiques and theories.