Dr. Jonathan Driskell

Biography

Jonathan Driskell is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University Malaysia, in the School of Arts and Social Sciences. He completed his PhD thesis on 'Female Cinematic Stardom in 1930s French Film' at King’s College London, where he explored the contributions of notable film figures such as Marcel Carné and the Poetic Realism movement. His published works include two significant books focusing on French cinema and film stars during the 1930s, as well as on Southeast Asian cinema, particularly the works of prominent figures like P. Ramlee and Jins Shamsuddin. Jonathan has been actively involved in organizing scholarly events, including a workshop on the Malayan Emergency, and has participated in various conferences to present his work. His teaching experience spans several institutions, including King's College London and the University of Southampton, where he has taught various Film Studies subjects. He has contributed to developing the Film Television Studies curriculum at Monash University Malaysia and has created new courses on Film and Television. His research interests lie in film history, authorship, and star studies, especially within the context of Southeast Asia and Malay cinema from the 1950s to the 1960s. Jonathan is currently supervising students in areas related to film stardom and French cinema, helping to cultivate a new generation of film scholars.

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