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Julian Hanich is a Professor of Film Studies at the University of Groningen, Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on film aesthetics, cinematic emotions, and film phenomenology, with particular interest in collective cinema experiences and the concept of beauty in film. He authored monographs like *The Audience Effect* and co-edited award-winning volumes such as *What Film Is Good: On the Values of Spectatorship*. Currently leading an NWO-funded project on cinematic beauty, his work bridges academic rigor with cultural critique.
Education highlights include a PhD in Film Studies from Free University Berlin (2008), postdoctoral research at the Cluster of Excellence 'Languages of Emotion,' and teaching roles at institutions like UCLA and the International Film School Cologne. His career includes tenure-track positions at the University of Groningen since 2010.
Research interests span film theory, cultural studies, and audience analysis, with recent projects exploring emotional responses to horror films, phenomenological approaches to cinema, and the intersection of film and imagination. His articles and reviews critique films like *Sherlock Holmes* (2009), *Far From Heaven* (2002), and *Ride with the Devil* (1999), analyzing their sociocultural implications.
Awards include recognition for his edited volume on film spectatorship. Hanich also contributes to journalistic platforms, writing essays on film trends and director profiles (e.g., Michael Haneke, Atom Egoyan). His interdisciplinary approach reflects a commitment to both scholarly and public engagement with cinema.
