Bleecker Street Reveals First Teaser for ‘Rumours’ – A Funky Dark Comedy About Political Mayhem

Bleecker Street has unveiled the first teaser trailer for Rumours, an audacious dark comedy that promises to be a genre-bending spectacle. Directed by the creative trio Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson, the film offers a unique blend of comedy, apocalyptic horror, and melodramatic soap opera.

The ensemble cast features a star-studded lineup including Cate Blanchett, Roy Dupuis, Nikki Amuka Bird, Charles Dance, Takehiro Hira, Denis Ménochet, Rolando Ravello, Zlatko Buric, and Alicia Vikander. With such a stellar roster, Rumours is set to deliver standout performances that are both uproarious and poignant.

Rumours revolves around the G7 summit, where the leaders of the world’s wealthiest democracies convene to address a global crisis. However, what begins as a high-stakes meeting quickly devolves into a farcical nightmare. As the summit unfolds, the leaders grapple with their own incompetence amid increasingly surreal and chaotic events. Stranded in a misty forest as night falls, they are forced to confront their failures in the face of bizarre and escalating obstacles.

This film offers a satirical exploration of political ineptitude, dissecting the absurdity of power and institutional dysfunction. The blend of dark comedy and fantastical elements creates a sharp, witty commentary on the state of global leadership in a world teetering on the brink of collapse.

Set for release on October 18th, 2024, Rumours is poised to be a provocative and entertaining addition to the cinematic landscape, promising a fresh and insightful take on the follies of political authority.