Julie Allen

Julie Allen is a Professor of Comparative Arts & Letters at Brigham Young University. Her research focuses on Scandinavian literature, cultural history, and transnational film studies. She explores topics such as national identity in early Danish cinema, migration narratives, and the intersection of religion and cultural identity. Her work often bridges European and Australasian contexts, analyzing how media and literature mediate cross-cultural exchanges. Allen has published extensively on figures like Hans Christian Andersen and Asta Nielsen, and she has collaborated on projects addressing issues of gender and minority representation in historical and contemporary contexts. Her recent work emphasizes recovering forgotten histories of Scandinavian silent films and their global circulation.

Key research interests include the cultural politics of silent cinema, the role of Mormonism in shaping Scandinavian cultural identity, and the literary representation of trauma. Allen’s interdisciplinary approach integrates film studies, literary criticism, and historical analysis. Her articles frequently appear in journals like Times Literary Supplement and EuropeNow.

Her most recent publications address the globalization of Scandinavian cultural products, the impact of silent film on rural communities, and the evolving narratives around Danish national identity. Allen has also contributed to public humanities initiatives, including lectures on migration and literary translation. Despite the prolific output, no awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.