Name the auteur who began his career as a philosophy professor before directing two of the most acclaimed films of the 1970s, Badlands and Days of Heaven, both of which favored metaphysical questions over those of plot and character.

A) Terrence Malick
B) Peter Bogdanovich
C) Martin Scorsese
D) Stanley Kubrick

Metaphysical Questions

Philosophical inquiries that deal with the nature of existence, reality, and the universe, often addressing themes beyond physical or empirical understanding.

Acclaimed Films

Movies that have received widespread critical acclaim, often recognized for their artistic merit, innovative techniques, or powerful storytelling.

Philosophy Professor

An academic professional specializing in the study and teaching of philosophy, exploring fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics.