Leif Ove Larsen

Leif Ove Larsen is a Professor at the Department of Information Science and Media Studies, University of Bergen. His research focuses on cultural journalism, migrant cinema, copyright law in media production, and Norwegian film comedy. He has presented at international conferences such as Nordmedia, ECREA, and the European Communication Research Association.

His work examines topics including the role of public service media (e.g., NRK), representations of the welfare state, and the interplay between migrant filmmakers and national identity. Notably, he has explored the legal challenges faced by documentary makers regarding copyright and fair use, contributing to policy discussions in Scandinavian media industries.

Larsen’s recent lectures address contemporary issues like cultural citizenship through cinema and the evolving dynamics of comedy in multicultural societies. His earlier works analyze Norwegian comedic icons like Leif Juster, linking their roles to national identity formation.

He has collaborated on projects funded by the Research Council of Norway (Project 217201), investigating journalistic representations of institutional dysfunction. His contributions bridge theoretical frameworks with empirical studies, influencing both academic discourse and practical media policy.