"In their third film together, the rising Canadian actor is at once magnetic and utterly heartbreaking as Simon, a young gay artist honing a budding career as a drag queen. At night, he transforms into Glory Gore, a glittery vision dressed in exquisite costumes that have been lovingly designed by his sister Maude (Alice Moreault). Off stage, Simon is much less self-assured, despite his swagger."
"At first glance Olivier is a perfect creative and life partner, but soon whittles down Simon's self-esteem with jabs about the latter's talent and looks. As the relationship grows more dysfunctional, Dupuis pushes Pellerin to the edge of the frame, a visual correlation of his isolation among his real-life and drag family. Pellerin, moreover, embodies the character's turmoil with stunning physicality; his quivering gaze betrays a vulnerability that starkly contrasts with his larger-than-life stage persona"
Theodore Pellerin plays Simon, a young gay artist building a drag career as Glory Gore. His sister Maude crafts his exquisite costumes and supports his stage persona. An absent mother and a toxic romance with fellow performer Olivier undermine Simon's confidence as Olivier belittles his talent and looks. The director uses visual framing to emphasize Simon's isolation and pushes Pellerin to convey turmoil through physicality and a quivering gaze. Performing alternates between empowerment and self-erasure, while dazzling drag sequences deliver joy, politics, and silliness, underscoring the cultural importance of the art form.
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