Drama · Switzerland · 2023 · 15m

Pastel

Pastel poster
Director
Michael Guillod
Cast
Nathalie Sabato as Elisabeth Mathey Yann Philipona as James Mathey Remy Boileau as Dr. Lambert Axel Fernandez as Mathieu Claudia Mélanjoie-Dit-Savoie as Mme Beauchamp Ilona Barbera as Fille Beauchamp #1
Crew
Benoit Perret-Gentil — Director of Photography Pierre Belli — Editor Michael Guillod — Writer
Synopsis

Elisabeth catches her son James kissing a young man. As she now faces a life struggle, Elisabeth decides to fight for what she believes in and cure her only son from his presumed homosexuality. While James in subject to conversion therapy, Elisabeth begins to realize that appearances can be deceiving.

Mood & Themes
lgbtconversion therapymother son relationshipgay themeshort filmgay kiss
Key Collaborators
Michael Guillod Director Benoit Perret-Gentil Director of Photography Pierre Belli Editor Michael Guillod Writer
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