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‘I Don’t Understand You’ Mixes Comedy and Horror in Gay Couple’s Italian Adoption Trip

Directed by a real-life couple, the film draws on personal adoption experiences to deliver a genre-bending journey through Italy.

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Overview

  • The film opened in theaters June 6 through Vertical after its SXSW premiere last year.
  • Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells star as Dom and Cole, a gay couple navigating adoption and celebrating with a trip to Italy.
  • The narrative shifts from lighthearted comedy to horror midway through as escalating miscommunications yield deadly stakes.
  • Co-directors David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano based the script on their own adoption journey to portray complex queer protagonists beyond stereotypes.
  • On-location filming in Italy with a predominantly local crew informed the welcoming, multi-dimensional portrayal of Italian characters.