Cryptic crossword clue
In fantasy, French film director makes appearance 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word VISITATION

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Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "appearance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case appearance = visitation.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does VISITATION mean?

VISITATION noun
  1. The act of visiting, or an instance of being visited.
  2. An official visit to inspect or examine something.
  3. An encounter with supernatural beings such as ghosts or aliens.
  4. The right of a separated or divorced parent to visit a child; access.
  5. A punishment or blessing ordained by God.
  6. An unusual and extensive irruption of a species of animals into another region.

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