In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee (Daniel Craig), an American expat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small, insular community. His world is turned upside down by the arrival of Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey), a handsome young student who awakens feelings of desire and longing that Lee had long suppressed

A loose adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ novella, Queer is a sensual, melancholy exploration of infatuation and the complex nature of desire. In other words, it’s precisely what you’d expect from Italian director Luca Guadagnino (Challengers, Call Me By Your Name). Though its narrative does become meandering, Craig’s mesmerising performance make for a compelling, emotionally resonant experience.