Leading Men
In July 1953, at a glittering party thrown by Truman Capote in Portofino, Italy, Tennessee Williams and his longtime lover Frank Merlo meet Anja Blomgren, a mysteriously taciturn young Swedish beauty and aspiring actress. Their encounter will go on to alter all of their lives.
Director: Luca Guadagnino
Genre: Drama, Romance
Screenplay
- Christopher Castellani (Novel)
- Matthew López (Screenplay)
Production: Searchlight Pictures, Frenesy Film, Cor Cordium Productions
Country: United States of America, Italy
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: en
Themes
LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories
Keywords
italy, based on true story, playwright, lgbt, truman capote, 1950s, 1960s, gay romance
More Films by Director: Luca Guadagnino
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Leading Men about?
- In July 1953, at a glittering party thrown by Truman Capote in Portofino, Italy, Tennessee Williams and his longtime lover Frank Merlo meet Anja Blomgren, a mysteriously taciturn young Swedish beauty and aspiring actress. Their encounter will go on to alter all of their lives.
- Who directed Leading Men?
- Leading Men was directed by Luca Guadagnino.
- What genre is Leading Men?
- Leading Men is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Leading Men produced?
- Leading Men was produced in United States of America, Italy.
- What are the themes of Leading Men?
- The themes of Leading Men include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories.