Free From Desire is a biographical narrative documentary podcast that focuses on aromanticism and asexuality. The podcast was written and created by Aline Laurent-Mayard,[1] and is produced by the French podcast company Paradiso Media.[2]
| Free From Desire | |
|---|---|
| Presentation | |
| Genre | Society & Culture |
| Developed by | Paradiso Media |
| Written by | Aline Laurent-Mayard |
| Narrated by | Aline Laurent-Mayard |
| Language | English |
| Updates | Weekly on Wednesday |
| Length | 16–28 minutes |
| Country of origin | United States, France |
| Production | |
| Production | Suzanne Colin Yael Even Or |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Publication | |
| Original release | 7 June 2023 |
| Cited for | Narrative Nonfiction Audio Storytelling Award 2023 Tribeca Festival |
| Related | |
| Website | Official Website |
The Podcast was honored as the winner of the Narrative Nonfiction Audio Storytelling Award at the 2023 Tribeca Festival.
History
editThe podcast is an English-language adaptation of the French original in the Le Journal podcast by Laurent-Mayard, which received critical acclaim in France.[3][4] The adaptation Free from Desire focuses on Laurent-Mayard's story of what it means to be aromantic and asexual.[2]
Format and structure
editThe podcast is a biographical narrative documentary by Aline Laurent-Mayard.[1] In it, Laurent-Mayard discusses her discovery of being aromantic and asexual and what it means in a society that focuses so much on romance and sex. The podcast also features excerpts and interview segments with many notable experts of the field, such as David Jay and author Angela Chen.[5][6]
Media and events
edit- In May 2023, Laurent-Mayard gave an interview with Forbes magazine about the upcoming podcast.[6]
- In June 2023, the podcast was featured in episode 265 of Sounds Fake but Okay with Laurent-Mayard as a guest, discussing Free From Desire.[7]
Awards and recognitions
editIn June 2023, the Podcast was honored as the winner of the Narrative Nonfiction Audio Storytelling Award at the 2023 Tribeca Festival.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ a b "Free From Desire – 2023 Tribeca Festival". Tribeca Festival. June 2023. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Free From Desire – Asexual in the City of Love Premieres at the Tribeca Festival in June 2023". Podnews. 6 June 2023. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Si l'on m'avait parlé plus tôt de ce qu'était l'asexualité, j'aurais évité une errance de plusieurs années". Le Monde (in French). 19 April 2023. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Le Journal" (in French). 26 April 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Free From Desire: Asexual in the City of Love". Apple Podcasts. 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ a b "'Free From Desire' Podcast To Premiere At Tribeca Film Festival". Forbes. 25 May 2023. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Ep 265: Free From Desire feat. Aline Laurent-Mayard". Sounds Fake but Okay (Podcast). 25 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Tribeca Festival: 'Cypher,' 'A Strange Path,' 'Between the Rains' Top Competition Award Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. 15 June 2023. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "'Cypher,' 'A Strange Path' Win Top Prizes at Tribeca Festival". Variety. 15 June 2023. Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2023.