National Anthem
Sun
17
Sun 17 Nov 8:45 PM
The Capitol
Wheelchair
Allocated Seating
Unclassified 18+
99 Mins | USA November
Session proudly sponsored by United Airlines.
MELBOURNE PREMIERE
Twenty-one year old Dylan (the excellent Charlie Plummer from Lean on Pete) lives an isolated life of routine in rural New Mexico, working odd construction jobs to help support his little brother and a somewhat absent mother. He accepts a gig working at House of Splendor, a queer ranch a little further out than normal. There he meets the luminous Sky (Eve Lindley) and a diverse group of queer folk who provide him with the space and freedom to explore parts of himself he hasn’t yet found. Premiering at SXSW 2023, the gorgeous debut feature film from photographer Luke Gilford – think Them’s Love Lies Bleeding photo series with Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian – expertly pairs himself with one-to-watch cinematographer Katelin Arizmendi to sprinkle no small amount of queer joy upon the rural Southwest, boosted by a swooning soundtrack featuring Perfume Genius and Devotchka’s Nick Urata.
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