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Leslie Barnes focuses on the diverse intersections of film and literature, particularly as they pertain to French-speaking Southeast Asia. Her research critically examines gender representation, labor migration, and the ongoing effects of colonial histories and neocolonial dynamics in contemporary Asian contexts. Barnes has authored several significant works, including 'Vietnam Colonial Condition French Literature' which delves into the impact of colonial encounters on 20th-century French literary development, and 'Cinema Rithy Panh: Everything Soul', a volume examining the thematic and philosophical dimensions of Cambodian cinema. Currently, she is engaged in 'Sex Work in Southeast Asia: Scenes of Ambivalence in Literature and Film', which provides a nuanced exploration of sex work's complex realities through the lens of historical and cultural contexts in Cambodia and Vietnam. Furthermore, she has held prominent positions within academic committees and has been recognized with multiple teaching excellence awards. Her leadership within the Asie du Sud Est Research Network fosters collaboration among diverse universities to advance research in Southeast Asian studies.
Australian National University • Canberra
Engaged in teaching and research focusing on French literature and film.
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