Thomas Pillard

Thomas Pillard is an Associate Professor at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3, specializing in Cinema and Audiovisual Studies. He holds a position in the Department of Cinema and Audiovisual (CAV) and is affiliated with the IRCAV research institute. His work focuses on French cinema history, particularly film noir, cultural reception studies, gender analysis, and postcolonial contexts. Pillard has authored books on Marcel Carné’s *Le Quai des Brumes* and Bertrand Tavernier, as well as edited volumes on topics like Michèle Morgan’s stardom and the *Tontons flingueurs* phenomenon. He actively organizes academic events, including international colloquia on cinema and media crises, gender in series, and the legacy of the Algerian War.

Pillard’s research bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to cinema’s role in society. He has contributed to journals like *Théorème*, *French Screen Studies*, and *Genre en séries*, exploring themes such as media fiction, cinematic ethics, and the intersection of politics and film. His academic leadership roles include co-directing journals, serving on university committees, and directing documentary projects for Air France. Pillard’s work highlights France’s cinematic identity while engaging with transnational and digital-age transformations in media.