Queer Love and Loneliness: A Conversation with Andrew Haigh, Director of 'All of Us Strangers'

A Gay and A NonGay

W!ZARD Studios

Sexuality, Health & Fitness, Comedy, Mental Health

4.3 • 632 Ratings

🗓️ 24 January 2024

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

James and Dan sit down with acclaimed filmmaker Andrew Haigh to dive deep into his latest film, "All of Us Strangers." The movie explores the complexities of love, loneliness, and the queer experience, taking viewers on a journey through time and emotion. Andrew shares his insights into the creative process, discussing the challenges of revisiting his childhood home for the film's setting and the cathartic experience it brought. As the conversation unfolds, the hosts touch on the unique ways queer individuals experience time, the nuanced portrayal of queer characters by queer actors, and the delicate balance between reality and fiction in storytelling. The hosts also explore the film's ending without giving away spoilers, delving into the profound themes of love, loss, and the ever-evolving nature of relationships. With humor and candidness, the episode touches on the impact of queer cinema, the importance of representation, and Andrew's journey as a filmmaker navigating the intersections of personal and universal experiences. From memes about the film's enigmatic ending to challenging straight audiences with intimate gay scenes, the conversation covers it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:07.9	Coming up today.
1:08.9	Queer people can respond to it on one level.
1:13.0	Other people can respond to it on to another level.
1:14.8	And that was always my intention.
1:18.2	It's not, was never just a film about a queer experience,
1:20.5	but it was very specific to a queer experience.
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