Bernard Bentley

Bernard Bentley is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the School of Modern Languages, University of St Andrews. His academic affiliation spans the study of Spanish Golden Age literature, historiography, and cinema, with a focus on interdisciplinary connections between literature and film.

• Education: MA from University of St Andrews

Bernard Bentley's research centers on Spanish Golden Age drama, poetry, and prose, particularly works by Lope de Vega, Calderon, and Cervantes. His expertise extends to Spanish cinema, emphasizing film narrative, censorship, and historical memory. He has pioneered educational technologies like STANCALL and HYPERTEXT for language learning.

His publications, including A Companion to Spanish Cinema, explore the interplay between literary traditions and cinematic expression, with recent outputs focusing on 21st-century adaptations and the legacy of Golden Age themes in modern film.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Rubric Award (2005)

Bentley has contributed to projects like the Carnegie Trust-funded Examples of Spanish Film Censorship and participated in public exhibitions and lectures, including the Edinburgh Spanish Film Retrospective. His work bridges academic research and cultural dissemination through collaborations with institutions like the British Film Institute.