Luca Guadagnino's Cannibal Romance 'Bones and All' Premieres at Venice 79
Luca Guadagnino's 'Bones and All' premiered in competition at the 79th Venice International Film Festival, making him the first Italian director to compete at the event. The film, based on Camille DeAngelis's novel, follows Maren and Lee, two young cannibals on a cross-country odyssey through Ronald Reagan's America. Guadagnino revealed that he agreed to direct only if Timothée Chalamet accepted the role of Lee, recognizing the actor's face and spirit at page 45 of the script. The director described the film as a meditation on identity, acceptance, and uncontrollable urges, with cannibalism serving as a metaphor for the discomfort of growing up and human relationships. The film was produced by Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures.
Key facts
- Luca Guadagnino is the first Italian director in competition at the 79th Venice Film Festival.
- 'Bones and All' is based on the novel by Camille DeAngelis.
- Timothée Chalamet plays Lee, a role Guadagnino insisted on casting.
- The film is set in Ronald Reagan's America.
- Cannibalism is used as a metaphor for the discomfort of growing up and human relationships.
- The screenplay was written by Dave Kajganich, who previously collaborated with Guadagnino on 'A Bigger Splash' and 'Suspiria'.
- Guadagnino received the script in 2020.
- The film is produced by Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures.
Entities
Artists
- Luca Guadagnino
- Timothée Chalamet
- Camille DeAngelis
- Dave Kajganich
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Venice International Film Festival
- Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- United States