Underplayed Gems

The Man I Love (2026)

The Man I Love poster
Directed by
Ira Sachs
Genre
musical film, LGBTQ-related film
Country
United States
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A gay theater actor in 1980s New York City confronts his life after an AIDS diagnosis. The story follows his relationships and work as he faces the crisis.

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What happens

The Man I Love is a 2026 drama film directed by Ira Sachs, co-written with Mauricio Zacharias. The film stars Rami Malek, Tom Sturridge, Rebecca Hall, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Luther Ford. It follows a gay theater actor living in 1980s New York City as he navigates his life while being diagnosed with AIDS. The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on May 20, where it competed for the Palme d'Or and the Queer Palm. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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