Synopsis
Bones and All is a 2022 romantic horror drama directed by Luca Guadagnino, following Maren, a young woman learning to survive on the fringes of society as a cannibal. After being abandoned by her father, she embarks on a cross-country journey through Reagan-era America, where she falls deeply in love with Lee, a drifter who shares her affliction. The film is both a tender love story and a haunting exploration of identity, belonging, and what it means to be consumed by another person.
Did You Know?
- Timothée Chalamet performed many of his own stunts in the film.
- Director Luca Guadagnino previously collaborated with Chalamet on Call Me By Your Name.
- The film is based on Camille DeAngelis's 2015 young adult novel.
- Filming took place across multiple American states for authenticity.
- Taylor Russell won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at Venice.
Iconic Quotes
- You can't love someone fully if you can't eat them.
- I just want to know where I come from.
- You're an eater, Maren. You were born this way.
- Some things can't be put back together, no matter how hard you try.
- I want to be with you. All of you. Bones and all.
