Who wants to marry an astronaut? at image+nation LGBTQueer Montréal 2024

The “image+nation LGBTQueer Montréal” festival features this Spanish romantic comedy by David Matamoro, which follows David’s 10-day quest to find a new partner after a failed proposal in Las Vegas.

Who wants to marry an astronaut?

• Directed by David Matamoros, Spain / Argentina / Uruguay, 2024, 90 minutes.
• Original title: ¿Quién quiere casarse con un Astronauta?
• In Spanish with English subtitles. Watch trailer.

David is a hopeless romantic with a free-spirited mother and a best friend who also works for him. After fifteen years of living together, he impulsively decides to propose to his partner in Las Vegas. However, his excitement for the dream wedding is shattered when his partner says, “No.” Undeterred, David resolves to go ahead with his plans and has ten days to find a knight in shining armor to marry him in Las Vegas. This story is inspired by true events from the director’s life.

Image+Nation LGBTQueer Montreal

The image+nation LGBTQueer Montreal is an annual film festival that showcases LGBTQ+ cinema. Established in 1987, it is Canada’s first and oldest LGBTQ+ film festival, playing an importante role in promoting queer storytelling and culture both locally and internationally. This year’s edition runs November 20-30, 2024.