In his most daring project yet, Italian auteur Luca Guadagnino brings William S. Burroughs’ autobiographical novel Queer to life. Set in 1950s Mexico City, the film follows Lee, a restless drifter navigating the city's streets in pursuit of alcohol, fleeting encounters, and nights of indulgence. His aimless existence shifts when he meets the alluring Allerton, a young newcomer who becomes the object of Lee's obsessive desire. Together, they embark on a journey to South America in search of the mythical Yage, a drug rumored to bestow telepathic powers. Guadagnino’s film masterfully balances a tribute to Burroughs’ dark, provocative text with his own distinct artistic vision. The relationship between Lee and Allerton unfolds as a charged interplay of closeness and distance, physical intimacy and emotional detachment. While the quest for Yage is only a fleeting element in the novel, the film elevates it to a central theme, symbolizing both Lee's inner chaos and the enigmatic allure of Allerton. Visually, Guadagnino crafts surreal, dreamlike worlds that teeter between reality and hallucination. Shot primarily at the iconic Cinecittà studios, the film achieves its striking atmosphere through a blend of meticulous artifice and the raw, electrifying performance of Daniel Craig. His portrayal transforms Queer into a sensuously hypnotic exploration of the boundaries of desire, power, and identity.