"Ira Sachs, who emerged from the New Queer Cinema movement of the '90s, has become one of the most accomplished & revered directors of his generation, crafting achingly intimate stories about love, friendship, and desire."
"The Man I Love is about an artist who experiences a precious window between sickness and mortality - a time when beauty and love remain within reach."
"The vibrant era of late '80s New York is depicted in the film, a city under duress, with Malek playing a character named Jimmy George, a downtown artist living in an extraordinary moment between great illness and death."
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival announced a lineup showcasing emerging and established LGBTQ+ filmmakers, including Ira Sachs. Sachs, known for intimate storytelling, returns with The Man I Love, a musical fantasia set in 1980s New York. The film stars Rami Malek and explores themes of beauty and love during a time of sickness and mortality. The setting reflects the vibrant yet challenging atmosphere of late '80s New York, with Malek portraying a downtown artist named Jimmy George, navigating a critical moment in life.
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