Luca Guadagnino’sQueeris already garnering awards buzz for its beautiful interpretation of the 1985William S. Burroughsnovel of the same name.

So, what exactly did Guadagnino change from the Burroughs novel?

Burroughs consequently wrote much ofQueerwhile he was awaiting trial for Volmer’s death.

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The novel then jumps to two years later.

Explain it to us, HAL.

This Guadagnino addition includes the film’s most moving scene, which is oddlyparallel to the dance scene inWicked.

Daniel Craig as William Lee squinting in Queer.

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Meanwhile, Starkey stated in aninterview withVanity Fairthat Guadagnino wanted the love to feel unsynchronized rather than unrequited.

The film explores themes of longing, isolation, and obsession.

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Set in 1940s Mexico City, it follows an American expat named Lee (played by Daniel Craig) who becomes infatuated with a younger man, Eugene Allerton (played by Drew Starkey). The film explores themes of longing, isolation, and obsession.

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