Discover Movies like Queer. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, 'Queer' is an adaptation of William S. Burroughs' novella, set in 1950s Mexico City. The film follows Lee, a middle-aged gay man grappling with loneliness and addiction, as he becomes infatuated with Eugene. Their relationship leads Lee on a journey of self-discovery, culminating in a psychedelic …