Centre for European and International Studies Research (CEISR)

Profile

My principle areas of research are post-1962 Algerian history, Algerian cinema and more broadly artistic production in post-independence Algeria. I am particularly interested in the relationship between cinema and history and language and cinema. I am currently Theatre Production Manager in School of Creative Arts, Film and Media.

Qualifications

• MA in Film and Television Studies (Distinction), University of Portsmouth (2011) 
• BSc in Audiovisual Arts and Technology (First Class), Institut International de l’Image et du Son (3IS), (2007)

Research Clusters

• Francophone Studies

Discipline Areas

• Cultural Studies
• History

Research CV

Current Research Projects

Book project, co-authored with Dr Natalya Vince; “The Battle of Algiers”. In this book we will explore how Gillo Pontecovro's 1966 film, a classic of third worldist cinematography, fits into a broader story of post-1962 cultural production and the writing of a national narrative.

Publications

• Forthcoming “The making of the Battle of Algiers” Open Democracy.

Grants Received

• 2009-2011 Two-year School of Creative Arts, Film and Media/University of Portsmouth, Internal grant, MA funding.