Grand Tour
A film by: Miguel Gomes
Written with: Miguel Gomes, Mariana Ricardo, Telmo Churro & Maureen Fazendeiro
9th feature-film
Synopsis: Rangoon, Burma, 1917. Edward, a civil servant for the British Empire, runs away from his fiancée Molly the day she arrives to get married. During his travels, however, panic gives way to melancholy. Contemplating the emptiness of his existence, the cowardly Edward wonders what has become of Molly… Determined to get married and amused by Edward’s move, Molly follows his trail on this Asian grand tour.
Premiere: Cannes Film Festival 2024 – Competition
Produced by Uma Pedra No Sapato (Portugal)
In coproduction with Cinéma Defacto, Vivo Films (Italy) & Shellac (France)
International Sales: The Match Factory
Distribution France: Tandem & Shellac
With the support of Région Sud, la Prod du Sud, Studio Label 42, CNC – Aide à la coproduction franco-portugaise, Aide aux Cinémas du Monde, ZDF Arte, ICA, RTP, MEDIA, Creatps, Rediance, le MIC, Lazio Cinema International