Italian director Luca Guadagnino, known for his subtle, sensual stories(Call Me By Your Name, Bones and All), returns with Queer, an adaptation of William S. Burroughs' novel of the same name. Written by Justin Kuritzkes, the screenplay plunges us into 1950s Mexico, where the unspoken and the unacknowledged shape the daily lives of characters in search of identity and love. Daniel Craig, famous for his James Bond incarnation, and Drew Starkey, revealed in Outer Banks, headline a complex and poignant relationship, while Jason Schwartzman completes the cast.
Queer is available to buy on VOD from June 25, 2025, and to rent from July 2.
Synopsis: In 1950s Mexico City, Lee, an American, leads a disillusioned life in an expatriate community. The arrival of young Allerton turns Lee's life upside down, bringing back forgotten feelings.
Queer seems destined for arthouse cinema fans who appreciate introspective narratives and complex love stories. Viewers who have enjoyed Luca Guadagnino's previous works, such as Challengers or Suspiria, should find his signature visual elegance and unique way of capturing human emotions. With Daniel Craig in a role probably far removed from his usual characters, the film promises a nuanced and touching performance. Fans of literature will also recognize the recurring themes of William S. Burroughs' novel, notably the quest for identity and the expression of desires in a repressive society.
Queer marks a new stage in the career of Daniel Craig, who seems to enjoy venturing off the beaten track after his stint in the James Bond saga. As for Luca Guadagnino, he continues to explore human relationships with a particular focus on sensuality and emotional power dynamics. The choice of a 50s Mexican setting provides an exotic and vibrant backdrop, reinforcing the story's nostalgic yet melancholy character.
With Queer, Luca Guadagnino once again seems ready to deliver an intimate, deeply human film, supported by a prestigious cast and a story rooted in the complexity of emotions. This romantic drama should appeal to fans of beautiful, tortured love stories and daring literary adaptations.
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