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Professor Tim Bergfelder at the University of Southampton focuses on the historical developments of European cinema and transnational connections in world cinema. After studying English Literature, Journalism, and History in Berlin, he worked as a film critic in Germany before moving to the UK in the 1980s. He holds a Master's degree and a PhD in Film from the University of East Anglia and has been a prominent figure in the field, evidenced by regular invitations as a keynote speaker at conferences and events across Asia, Australia, the Americas, and Europe. His work has included advising on television and film documentaries, radio, exhibitions, and film retrospectives, with publications exploring multiple facets of European and international cinema. In 2005, he became the editor of the book series 'Film Europa' with Berghahn Publishers and has been on the editorial boards of prestigious journals, including Screen. He is also a founding member of NECS (Network of European Film and Media Studies) and BAFTSS (British Association of Film and Television Studies). Bergfelder has coordinated significant research projects, funded by various institutions, and is currently participating in a collaborative five-year ERC project focused on film studios across Europe during the mid-20th century.
University of Southampton • Southampton, ENG, GB
Professor of Film Studies focusing on the intersection of European cinema and world cinema, with a strong record of research and publications.