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Ana Vera is a researcher in Portuguese, Lusophone, and Iberian Studies, with a strong focus on film and cultures. She holds an academic background from France, and her research emphasizes Portuguese and Spanish cinema, particularly their connections to societal, political, and cultural contexts. Her work has culminated in the book 'Le Cinéma Portugais: Histoire, Culture et Société 1963-2015' (L'Harmattan, 2019), which is a significant study examining the evolution of film narratives and their relation to the development of Portuguese society over 50 years. In her research, she has delved into the discursive systems of film magazines, analyzed filmmakers' interviews, and explored the cultural practices surrounding the film industry. Additionally, she has contributed to the field of Iberian Studies through various projects, including leading a Danish team in an international project funded by the European Commission titled 'ECOS – Exiles, Counter Silence: Memories, Objects, Narratives Uncertain Times', which facilitated public discourse on exile narratives and their impact on transnational memory.
University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Conducting research in the field of Iberian Studies, focusing on film and cultural connections.
University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
Handled teaching responsibilities and supported research in Portuguese Brazilian Studies.
University Blaise Pascal • Clermont-Ferrand, France
Provided instruction in Portuguese Brazilian Studies.
University of Bourgogne • Dijon, France
Assisted in Portuguese language courses.
University Lumière Lyon 2 • Lyon, France
Conducted doctoral research in Hispanic and Lusophone Studies.
Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.