Elena Pollacchi

Elena Pollacchi is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Asian and North African Studies. Her academic work focuses on Chinese cinema, film festivals, and cultural diplomacy, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of cinema and political narratives. She holds the scientific sector (SSD) of 'Lingue e letterature della Cina e dell'Asia sud-orientale.'

Her research explores topics such as the role of film festivals like the Venice International Film Festival in shaping cultural diplomacy, the representation of the 'China Dream,' and the works of directors like Wang Bing and Jia Zhangke. She has authored influential monographs, including Wang Bing’s Filmmaking of the China Dream, and contributed to peer-reviewed journals such as MONDO CINESE, Journal of Chinese Cinemas, and Studies in Documentary Film.

Her teaching activities are centered on Asian cinema studies, language, and cultural analysis. She has curated exhibitions and participated in international film festivals, including the Venice Film Festival and Trondheim International Film Festival. Her work frequently addresses themes of cultural translation, historical memory, and the socio-political dimensions of film.