Guy Maddin's 'Rumours' Debuts as Surreal Satire on World Leaders

The film, featuring Cate Blanchett and Charles Dance, explores chaos at a fictional G7 summit amid an apocalyptic backdrop.

Directed by Guy Maddin along with Evan and Galen Johnson, 'Rumours' is a satirical comedy set at a fictional G7 conference.
The film stars Cate Blanchett as the German Chancellor and Charles Dance as the American President, among other notable actors.
The plot centers around world leaders attempting to draft a statement on an unnamed crisis while facing bizarre and surreal challenges.
Ari Aster, known for 'Midsommar' and 'Hereditary,' served as an executive producer on the project.
The film is characterized by its absurdist humor, featuring elements like a giant brain and AI chatbots, and premieres in theaters on October 18.