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The Daily Buzz is a “festival only” radio show. We travel to film festivals year-round and interview some of the most important indie voices, partner with NPR affiliate and local community radio stations and aim to deliver these conversations to cinephiles, fans and moviegoers everywhere.The show is in its fifth year, and the Daily Buzz has interviewed some of the most important voices in the entertainment industry: more than 500 guests ranging from directors, actors, producers, festival directors and journalists in the independent film world.The Daily Buzz partnered with KUT this year to provide coverage of the 2015 SXSW Festival. This week, The Daily Buzz is broadcasting from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) — which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Toronto, Canada — and interviewing independent and international filmmakers. Daily Buzz at the Toronto International Film Festival is made possible with support from Production Legal, Cloud Electronics, Soundcloud, ENKI NY and Angry Porcupine.

Daily Buzz at Cannes Episode 17

KUT 90.5 | By irene cho

Published June 6, 2015 at 5:10 AM CDT

Daily Buzz Co-Host John Wildman talks with Cannes Directors' Fortnight (Quizaine) winner, Turkish/French writer/director about her film, MUSTANG, Deniz Gamze Ergüven and actress, Güneş Nezihe Şensoy poolside at the Clarion Suites Hotel mid-week prior to winning at the 68th Edition of the Cannes Film Festival. First time filmmaker, Ergüven describes her inspiration for making the movie and why she wanted to tell the story of what it means to be a girl in Turkey today. Having spent time in various countries, she felt a restraint in Turkey she didn't experience elsewhere. Women are perceived through the filter of sexuality in Turkey. Şensoy, the youngest star of the film, shares about her experience on the film, how her relationships with the other actresses have evolved into real friendships and the sisterhood they're linked to. The film is set against a beautiful backdrop of a small coastal town in Turkey and centers on five young girls, all sisters, growing up in a restricted environment and society ruled by men.

Daily Buzz at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival is made possible with support from Hawaii Film Office, Production Legal, Cloud Electronics, Soundcloud and Angry Porcupine.