A movie that seems to have sprung from the wild adventure novels of the 19th century. A film in which you can still encounter mystical places and legendary figures, where love is great and the longing for the unknown is even greater - a film that presents us with a world that still holds a secret, that has yet to be discovered: All of this is Miguel Gomes' masterpiece “Grand Tour”. The eponymous great journey is undertaken by Edward, a British colonial diplomat stationed in Mandalay in 1917. While he waits for his fiancée Molly to arrive from London, he is overcome by fear of the obligation to marry her. He sets off on an adventurous journey through Asia. He is in the jungle and in the city, among nobles and diplomats. Edward is convinced that Molly will soon follow him, and the amused certainty of her love gives him the courage to explore the unknown expanses. Miguel Gomes tells of this journey in the form of romantic correspondence. A dreamy series of images unfolds, mixing documentary footage from South East Asia with artificial studio backdrops in exquisite black and white shots. The decadent world of the colonial powers is thus reflected in the economic awakening of the continent in the 21st century. Cinema here is a poetic space that you never want to leave. For this achievement, the Portuguese director was awarded the prize for best director at the Cannes International Film Festival.