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Queer (18) + ScreenTalk with actor Daniel Craig

Preview Screening

We are thrilled to have actor Daniel Craig after this special preview to discuss Queer, from Academy Award nominated director Luca Guadagnino, based on the 1985 novella by William S. Burroughs.

Set in the 1950s in Mexico City, Queer follows an outcast American expat named William Lee (Daniel Craig) who one day spots younger man Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey) in town and quickly becomes infatuated with him. Craig is on top form here and is supported by a phenomenal cast including Starkey, Lesley Manville and Jason Schwartzman.

With a back catalogue including Call Me By Your Name (2017), Suspiria (2018) and Challengers (2024), Director Luca Guadagnino has become known for producing stylish, intoxicating and thoroughly fresh work, and Queer is no exception.  The film is beautifully shot with a powerful soundtrack including Nirvana’s Come As You Are and has music by composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (The Social Network). An absolute must-see on the big screen.

2024 US/Italy dir Luca Guadagnino 135min

Cinema 1

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.