Somnolent Jean

Jean Ma is a distinguished academic and author, currently serving as the Victoria and Roger Sant Professor in Art at Stanford University, where she contributes to the Film and Media Studies Program. Her work delves into the intricate relationship between cinema, spectatorship, and sleep, exploring how these elements intersect and influence each other. Jean Ma's notable publications include "Melancholy Drift: Marking Time in Chinese Cinema" and "Sounding the Modern Woman: The Songstress in Chinese Cinema," which showcase her deep expertise in Chinese cinema and culture. Her latest book, "At the Edges of Sleep: Moving Images and Somnolent Spectators," examines sleep as both a thematic focus in film and a state that cinema can induce in viewers, offering a fresh perspective on the cinematic experience. Jean Ma's insights and discussions on Hong Kong cinema and culture further enrich her academic contributions, making her a prominent figure in the study of film and media.