George Melnyk

George Melnyk is a Canadian cultural historian, essayist, and author emeritus of Communication, Media and Film at the University of Calgary, known for his extensive work on Canadian cinema and personal essays. Born in 1946 as a stateless child-refugee, he has authored or edited nearly 30 books covering topics such as Canadian Studies, poetry, and literary memoirs. His notable works include 'One Hundred Years of Canadian Cinema' and 'Film and the City'.