Sam Di Iorio

Sam Di Iorio is an Associate Professor at Hunter College, City University of New York, with affiliations in the French and Film and Media Cultures departments. His academic work bridges cinema studies, literary theory, and intellectual history.

• Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Di Iorio’s research focuses on French cinema, particularly Cinéma Vérité, film theory, and twentieth-century intellectual history. His recent publications examine the intersections of cinematic representation with societal movements, philosophical inquiry, and material culture. Key themes include the legacies of critical theory, documentary practices, and the evolution of French New Wave aesthetics.

His scholarly output reveals a sustained engagement with post-1968 French cinema, ethical representation, and interdisciplinary methodologies, often analyzing films as historical and cultural artifacts. Notable collaborations include co-editorship of works on Roland Barthes’ cinematic contributions.