Queer is a 2024 period romantic drama film directed by Luca Guadagnino from a screenplay by Justin Kuritzkes, based on the 1985 novella by William S. Burroughs. Set in 1950s Mexico City, the film follows an outcast American expat (Daniel Craig) who becomes infatuated with a younger man (Drew Starkey). Jason Schwartzman, Henry Zaga, Omar Apollo, and Lesley Manville also star.
Queer premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2024, where it played in-competition for the Golden Lion.[3][4] It was released in the United States in a limited theatrical release on November 27, by A24. It has received generally positive reviews.
Premise
Set in 1950s Mexico City, it follows Lee who, after fleeing from a drug bust in New Orleans, wanders around the city’s clubs and becomes infatuated with drug user Allerton, a discharged American Navy serviceman.[5]
Cast
- Daniel Craig as William Lee
- Drew Starkey as Eugene Allerton
- Lesley Manville as Dr. Cotter
- Jason Schwartzman as Joe Guidry
- Henry Zaga as Winston Moor
- Omar Apollo as Chimu Bar Guy[6]
- Drew Droege as John Dumé
- Ariel Schulman as Tom Weston
- David Lowery as Jim Cochan
- Colin Bates as Tom Williams
- Ronia Ava as Joan
- Simon Rizzoni as Bartender
- Michaël Borremans as Doctor
- Andra Ursuța as Mary
- Lisandro Alonso as Mr. Cotter
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| Queer | |
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| Directed by | Luca Guadagnino |
| Screenplay by | Justin Kuritzkes |
| Based on | Queer by William S. Burroughs |
| Produced by | Lorenzo MieliLuca Guadagnino |
| Starring | Daniel CraigDrew StarkeyJason SchwartzmanHenrique ZagaLesley Manville |
| Cinematography | Sayombhu Mukdeeprom |
| Edited by | Marco Costa |
| Music by | Trent ReznorAtticus Ross |
| Production companies | Fremantle North AmericaThe Apartment PicturesFrenesy Film Company |
| Distributed by | Lucky Red (Italy)A24 (United States) |
| Release dates | September 3, 2024 (Venice)November 27, 2024 (United States) |
| Running time | 138 minutes |
| Countries | ItalyUnited States |
| Languages | EnglishSpanish[1] |
| Budget | €48 million[2] |
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