Loud Murmurs

[Episode theme]This is a special episode. Afra went to the two-week-long Shanghai International Film Festival and talks to our friends Xiaoran and Yaqin about their experiences. In 2021, the success of this event alone feels like a rare victory for Chinese cinephiles.[Timecode]2:28 Why did we go to the Shanghai International Film Festival? 7:50 The cinephile community in Shanghai 16:10 How do hardcore movie lovers make the most out of these festivals? 27:25 Why do we still need film festivals? The human connections created through a shared love of cinema are irreplaceable.39:04 Our favorite films at this year’s SIFF.51:28 Is SIFF accessible to people with disabilities? How can it improve?[Guest introduction]Chen Xiaoran: Founder of DirecTubeYu Yaqin: Film critic [Audio editor]Josh Ogden-Davis [Highlights]Taking you on a journey through audio to the 2021 Shanghai International Film Festival.[Be our sponsor]Please consider supporting us on Patreon (in USD, suitable for listeners who live in the U.S.): https://w