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Markus Nornes is a Professor of Asian Cinema at the University of Michigan, specializing in Japanese studies and documentary translation theory. He has been at the University of Michigan since 1996, where he focuses on the history of Japanese documentary and its theoretical implications. Nornes’ extensive research encompasses the exploration of non-fiction cinema across Asia, and he has published widely on the topic of screen translation. His graduate work began on various international film festivals, including significant roles in the Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival. Nornes' work has included large-scale retrospectives and active engagement in programming events featuring visiting filmmakers from China, Japan, and Korea. He authored a book on the evolution of documentary in Japan, assessing its political and cultural contexts, and has recently released an Open Access monograph on calligraphy in East Asian cinema. Nornes is dedicated to uncovering the complexities surrounding film translation, advocating for innovative subtitling practices. His ongoing projects include a critical biography of filmmaker Adachi Masao and a multi-volume collection on Japanese film theory and translation.
University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI
Professor of Asian Cinema at the University of Michigan focusing on Japanese studies and documentary.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science