The Grand Romantic

The Grand Romantic is a 28-minute short film directed by Anthony Mandler and written by Sloane Crosley. The film was commissioned by Apple Music, who approached Nate Ruess, frontman of American indie-pop band FUN. while he was in the process of making his latest album, Grand Romantic. The film follows an artist (Nate) in the midst of failing to reach the greatness of his previous albums, and being pressured by most of the people around him to make something even better. During this time, he falls in love with his Boss' secretary, played by Tessa Thompson.

The Grand Romantic

The Grand Romantic is a 28-minute short film directed by Anthony Mandler and written by Sloane Crosley. The film was commissioned by Apple Music, who approached Nate Ruess, frontman of American indie-pop band FUN. while he was in the process of making his latest album, Grand Romantic. The film follows an artist (Nate) in the midst of failing to reach the greatness of his previous albums, and being pressured by most of the people around him to make something even better. During this time, he falls in love with his Boss' secretary, played by Tessa Thompson.