Lucio Castro's latest film, 'Drunken Noodles,' made its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2025. The film follows Adnan, a young art student in New York City, during his summer internship.
Adnan's experiences are shaped by encounters, both artistic and erotic. While interning at a gallery, he meets Sal, an unconventional older artist whose homoerotic embroideries become a focal point. The film explores themes of desire and intimacy through non-linear storytelling, capturing the essence of fleeting moments and deeper connections.
Castro's 'Drunken Noodles' delves into the complexities of modern relationships and the search for meaning in a modular urban existence. The film stars Laith Khalifeh as Adnan, alongside Joel Isaac, Ezriel Kornel, and Matthew Risch. It offers a melancholic and dreamlike exploration of homosexual cruising and the impact of art on personal discovery.