Queer

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Also known as | William S. Burroughs’ Queer |
Based on | Queer by William S. Burroughs |
Country | Italy, United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Biography, Drama, History, Romance |
Release date | September 3, 2024 (Venice Film Festival) November 27, 2024 (United States) February 13, 2025 (Italy) |
Running time | 2hr 15min |
Age rating | R |
Starring | Daniel Craig, Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman |
Directed by | Luca Guadagnino |
Written by | William S. Burroughs, Justin Kuritzkes |
Produced by | Luca Guadagnino Lorenzo Mieli |
Cinematography by | Sayombhu Mukdeeprom |
Edited by | Marco Costa |
Music by | Trent Reznor Atticus Ross |
Filming locations | Cinecittà Studios, Rome, Italy |
Casting By | Jessica Ronane |
Production Design by | Stefano Baisi |
Costume Design by | J.W. Anderson |
Production Company | The Apartment Frenesy Film Company Fremantle Media North America |
Distributors | A24 Lucky Red MUBI |
Cast & Characters
- Daniel Craig as William Lee
- Daan de Wit as Karl Steinberg
- Jason Schwartzman as Joe Guidry
- Henrique Zaga as Winston Moor
- Colin Bates as Tom Williams
- Drew Starkey as Eugene Allerton
- Simon Rizzoni as Ship Ahoy Bartender
- Drew Droege as John Dumé
- Ariel Schulman as Tom Weston
- Andra Ursuta as Mary
- La Bruja De Texcoco as Chimu Bar Artist
- Omar Apollo as Chimu Bar Guy
- Silverio Castro as Hotel Owner
- David Lowery as Jim Cochran
- Amir Antonio Samande Chavez as Ship Ahoy Bartender
- Andrea Montserrat Rios Hernandez as Ship Ahoy Waitress
- Claudio Cardenas as Ship Ahoy Chess Player
- Gilberto Barraza as Cab Driver
- Jean Carlos Gonzalez Flores as Lola’s Waiter
- Michael Kent as Ship Ahoy Young Man
- Lorenzo Pozzan as Joe Guidry’s Acquaintance
- Ronia Ava as Joan
- Juan Domingo Sandoval Puga as Curio Shop Clerk
- Michael Borremans as Doctor
- Andrés Duprat as Doctor Hernandez
- Lesley Manville as Doctor Cotter
- Lisandro Alonso as Mr. Cotter
Storyline
Lee, who recounts his life in Mexico City among American expatriate college students and bar owners surviving on part-time jobs and GI Bill benefits. He is driven to pursue a young man named Allerton, who is based on Adelbert Lewis Marker.
About Queer Movie
Guadagnino wanted to make an adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ 1985 novel Queer since he read the book when he was 17. In April 2022 he mentioned the book to screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes while they were on set for their film Challengers (2024) in Boston.
It was announced in December 2022 that Daniel Craig was in talks to star in the film. Drew Starkey was cast after an audition tape he had made for another project landed in front of Guadagnino. Guadagnino consulted with Craig on casting Starkey, and Craig, after watching the tape, told Guadagnino: “That’s the guy”. They auditioned 300 people for the role.
Principal photography commenced in Rome, Italy, on April 29, 2023, primarily at Cinecittà Studios, with additional scenes filmed in Quito, Ecuador, standing in for Mexico City. Production concluded on June 29, 2023. Jonathan Anderson, the creative director of Loewe, served as the costume designer, marking his second collaboration with Guadagnino after Challengers.
The original cut submitted to the Venice Film Festival ran between 185 to 200 minutes before being trimmed to its final length of 135 minutes.
In February 2024, Variety reported that the film was anticipated to debut on the festival circuit in late 2024. This was confirmed in July 2024 when it was announced that Queer would premiere in competition at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. In August 2024, the film was the first to be featured in the Spotlight Gala of the 62nd New York Film Festival. A24 acquired the distribution rights for the United States that same month.
In October 2024, Mubi obtained the film rights for the UK, Ireland, Canada, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Benelux, Spain, Turkey, and India, along with streaming rights in Italy.
Queer was released in the United States through a limited theatrical run by A24 on November 27, 2024, and received generally positive reviews.
Queer Release Date
Country | Release Date |
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Italy | September 3, 2024 (Venice Film Festival) |
Canada | September 9, 2024 (Toronto International Film Festival) |
Switzerland | October 5, 2024 (Zurich Film Festival) |
United States | October 6, 2024 (New York Film Festival) |
United States | October 9, 2024 (Mill Valley Film Festival) |
United Kingdom | October 17, 2024 (BFI London Film Festival) |
United States | November 27, 2024 (limited) |
Mexico | December 12, 2024 |
Canada | December 13, 2024 |
United Kingdom | December 13, 2024 |
Ireland | December 13, 2024 |
Germany | December 25, 2024 |
Italy | February 13, 2025 |
Budget & Box Office Collection
Budget | €48 million |
Worldwide Collection | $4.8 million |
Soundtracks
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
1. | Vaster than Empires (with Caetano Veloso) | 3:52 |
2. | Pure Love | 4:34 |
3. | Centipede | 1:25 |
4. | God Had to Create | 2:53 |
5. | Thinking Is Not Enough | 3:00 |
6. | The Saddest Man in the World | 1:56 |
7. | That’s Him | 3:35 |
8. | Wouldn’t You? | 1:39 |
9. | Love Would Shatter | 4:40 |
10. | Place of Failure | 4:04 |
11. | Real Enough | 1:51 |
12. | No Holy Grail | 2:49 |
13. | No Final Satori | 3:53 |
14. | No Final Solution | 0:58 |
15. | Just Conflict | 1:36 |
16. | Love | 6:29 |
Awards & Nominations
Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
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Venice International Film Festival | 7 September 2024 | Golden Lion | Luca Guadagnino | Nominated |
Venice International Film Festival | 7 September 2024 | Queer Lion | Luca Guadagnino | Nominated |
National Board of Review | 4 December 2024 | Top Ten Films | Queer | Won[a] |
National Board of Review | 4 December 2024 | Best Actor | Daniel Craig | Won |
European Film Awards | 7 December 2024 | European Actor | Daniel Craig | Nominated |
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association | 8 December 2024 | Best Actor | Daniel Craig | Nominated |
San Diego Film Critics Society | 9 December 2024 | Best Actor | Daniel Craig | Runner-up |
San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle | 15 December 2024 | Best Actor | Daniel Craig | Nominated |
St. Louis Film Critics Association | 15 December 2024 | Best Actor | Daniel Craig | Nominated |
Florida Film Critics Circle | 20 December 2024 | Best Actor | Daniel Craig | Nominated |
Florida Film Critics Circle | 20 December 2024 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Justin Kuritzkes | Won |
Golden Globe Awards | 5 January 2025 | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Daniel Craig | Nominated |
Austin Film Critics Association | 6 January 2025 | Best Actor | Daniel Craig | Nominated |
Alliance of Women Film Journalists | 7 January 2025 | Best Actor | Daniel Craig | Nominated |
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards | 11 January 2025 | Best Actor | Daniel Craig | Nominated |
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards | 11 January 2025 | Best Supporting Actress | Lesley Manville | Nominated |
Satellite Awards | 26 January 2025 | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Daniel Craig | Nominated |
AACTA International Awards | 7 February 2025 | Best Actor | Daniel Craig | Pending |
Critics’ Choice Movie Awards | 7 February 2025 | Best Actor | Daniel Craig | Nominated |
Artios Awards | 12 February 2025 | Outstanding Achievement in Casting – Big Budget Feature (Drama) | Jessica Ramone | Pending |
Screen Actors Guild Awards | 23 February 2025 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | Daniel Craig | Pending |