MAY DECEMBER

(Secretos de un escándalo)
‍Director: Todd Haynes
16+
Duration: 1h 57m
Year: 2023
Country: USA
Genre: Drama, Comedy

AWARDS
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (2024), Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor

NOMINATIONS
Cannes Film Festival, Palme d'Or
Independent Spirit Awards (2024), Best Picture, Best Director, Best Leading Actress
Golden Globes (2024), Best Picture, Best Leading Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress

SYNOPSIS
Despite what began as a shocking affair, Gracie (Julianne Moore) and Joe (Charles Melton) now lead a seemingly picture-perfect suburban life some 20 years later. Their domestic bliss is disrupted when Elizabeth (Natalie Portman), a famous actress, arrives in their tight-knit community to research her upcoming role as Gracie. As Elizabeth ingratiates herself into the everyday lives of Gracie and Joe, the uncomfortable facts of their scandal unfurl, causing long-dormant emotions to resurface.

‍BIOGRAPHY
Todd Haynes is a prominent American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his distinctive approach in independent cinema. He rose to fame with Poison (1991) and has explored LGBT and environmental themes in films such as Safe (1995) and Velvet Goldmine (1998). He achieved recognition and acclaim with Far from Heaven (2002) and took an innovative approach in I'm Not There (2007), addressing the life of Bob Dylan. Throughout his career, Haynes has stood out for his originality and his contribution to queer narrative in independent cinema.