Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer,’ Starring Daniel Craig, Acquired by Mubi for U.K., Mexico, Germany and More
variety.comMubi has acquired “Queer,” Luca Guadagnino’s trippy adaptation of the William S. Burroughs novel that recently bowed in competition in Venice, in a multi-territory deal.
In another significant statement of intent, the fast-rising arthouse distributor, streamer and production company — whose festival acquisitions spree appears to still be on a major roll — picked up all rights to the buzzy feature, led by Daniel Craig, for the U.K./Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Germany/Austria, Benelux, Spain, Canada, Turkey and India.
It also acquired all rights excluding theatrical for Italy. A24 already bought the film for the U.S. The Veterans brokered the deal with Mubi. “Queer,” which was met with positive reviews in Venice, is set in 1940s Mexico City and follows William Lee (Craig), an American expat who leads a solitary life amidst a small American community.
However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey), a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
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