Miguel Gomes' 'Grand Tour' Mesmerizes with a Colonial-Era Love Story

The film blends historical romance with contemporary visuals, creating a unique cinematic experience.

'Grand Tour' explores a British civil servant's journey across Asia, avoiding his fiancée.
The narrative alternates between early 20th-century black-and-white scenes and modern-day footage.
Gomes' direction juxtaposes period-specific set pieces with current-day documentary-style shots.
The film's structure shifts focus midway from the male protagonist to his determined fiancée.
'Grand Tour' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is currently seeking U.S. distribution.