Renowned filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar has announced his new project, “Strange Way of Life,” set to debut at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Starring Hollywood heavyweights Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal, the film promises to be a groundbreaking masterpiece in LGBT storytelling.
Drawing comparisons to “Brokeback Mountain,” “Strange Way of Life” is a 30-minute film that follows the story of two middle-aged gunslingers as they traverse the desert in search of each other after 25 years apart. Pascal, who plays one of the lead roles, credits Almodóvar as one of his favorite writer-directors, making the decision to work with him a no-brainer.
Almodóvar’s unique and colorful storytelling has always encompassed themes of rebellion and sexuality, making him a trailblazer in LGBT cinema. According to Pascal, working with him was an “intoxicating, dangerous, hilarious, heartbreaking, and encompassing” experience.
In addition to Almodóvar’s artistic vision, Pascal was also overjoyed to work alongside his co-star Ethan Hawke, whom he has admired since childhood. Hawke’s versatility as an actor and director has made him a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.
As the Cannes Film Festival approaches, fans of Almodóvar and the LGBT film genre alike eagerly await the premiere of “Strange Way of Life.” With its impressive cast and Almodóvar’s reputation for boundary-pushing cinema, the film promises to be a standout work in the world of LGBT storytelling.