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Lilian Kong is an academic affiliated with the University of Chicago's Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations (EALC), where she contributes to core faculty activities. Her research focuses on contemporary Mainland Chinese film and visual media, emphasizing trans-cultural comparisons and the interplay between global aesthetics and state management in Chinese popular culture.
Education:
- BA in East Asian Studies and Film & Media Studies, Stanford University (2018)
- MA in East Asian Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago (2020)
Research Interests:
Lilian explores emergent aesthetic forms in Chinese visual media, particularly how these engage with globalizing trends and state dynamics. Her work intersects with media theory, atmosphere studies, and vernacular modernism, analyzing late capitalist cultural frameworks. Past projects include studies on sixth-generation Chinese filmmakers (e.g., Jia Zhangke, Lou Ye) and the geopolitical implications of blockbusters like Wolf Warrior II.
Her broader scholarship spans socialist-era Chinese cinema and contemporary Korean pop culture, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary cultural analysis.
