In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee, an American ex-pat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
The cult American writer, spiritual father of the beat generation, founder of cyberpunk and passionate literary experimenter William S. Burroughs wrote the highly autobiographical novel Queer in the early 1950s. In it, he gives a poignant, introspective and unflinching account of the mental states and feelings of a drug addict and gay man, vainly yearning for the fulfillment of his love.
The controversial and courageously honest novel, which was only published in the 1980s, is brought to screen by Luca Guadagnino, director of fan favourite films like Call Me By Your Name and Challengers. Daniel Craig gives a stunning performance in the demanding lead role of Burroughs's troubled alter ego, which is currently picking up prestigious awards nominations on both sides of the Atlantic.
