Director : Luke Gilford
Cast : Charlie Plummer, Eve Lindley, Mason Alexander Park
USA / 2023 / 99 mins / Drama, Queer, Romance, Western
In English
* Asia Premiere
* Winner of Outstanding First Feature Award at Frameline – San Francisco LGBTQ Film Festival
* Official Selection: Toronto International Film Festival, SXSW Film Festival
15/9/2024 (Sun) 5:25pm – PREMIERE ELEMENTS (PE)
18/9/2024 (Wed) 3:50pm – Broadway Cinematheque (BC)
Synopsis
In this exquisite debut, director Luke Gilford observes the blossoming of a young man’s identity within a community of queer rodeo performers in the American West. 21-year-old Dylan, shouldering responsibility for his family, finds solace and connection at the House of Splendour, a New Mexico ranch run by the handsome Pepe and charismatic Sky. As Dylan becomes enveloped by this idyllic welcoming ranch family, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Gilford’s visual sensibilities infuse every frame with a sense of wonder rooted in his own experiences growing up around the rodeo. NATIONAL ANTHEM is a poignant coming-of-age tale that celebrates the beauty of nature, young love, and finding a place to call home.
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