Beijing Queer film festival cancelled after harassment from authorities

According to the report, Beijing’s annual independent queer film festival was cancelled after facing what is understood to be a sustained campaign of harassment from authorities. The event, which was scheduled to begin on Friday, is described as one of the country’s oldest independent film festivals. Experts cited in the note indicate that forums dedicated to discussing feminist and LGBTQ+ perspectives are encountering increasing intolerance from the Chinese state.

Source: The Guardian

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