Iridescence

Directed by Maxime Beauchamp

Logan is 16 and grieving his mother while living with his abusive father Vince, who shame on his son for being gay. Guided by his mother’s presence, Logan learns to accept himself and confront Vince. He chooses to stay alive and move forward, stronger than the words carved into him.
Iridescence tells its story without spoken dialogue, which makes the cruelty in it feel even more physical. Maxime Beauchamp uses dance, tattoos and stark lighting to show a gay son absorbing the contempt of a father who has buried his own conflict. The short film occasionally pushes its symbolism hard, but the movement gives rage and repression a form that ordinary exposition would struggle to match.

Iridescence

Directed by Maxime Beauchamp

Logan is 16 and grieving his mother while living with his abusive father Vince, who shame on his son for being gay. Guided by his mother’s presence, Logan learns to accept himself and confront Vince. He chooses to stay alive and move forward, stronger than the words carved into him.

Where to Watch

Collections

Tags

Our Review

Iridescence tells its story without spoken dialogue, which makes the cruelty in it feel even more physical. Maxime Beauchamp uses dance, tattoos and stark lighting to show a gay son absorbing the contempt of a father who has buried his own conflict. The short film occasionally pushes its symbolism hard, but the movement gives rage and repression a form that ordinary exposition would struggle to match.