Lewis De Cooman

Alexander, a young man in his late 20s, lives in a surreal world in which homosexuality has been reduced to something primary and animalistic. Laden by social judgments, he longs for fatherhood – an unspoken wish that clashes with his imposed identity as an indomitable passion. Society, embodied by Archos, constantly enters its space and forces it through fragmented illusions: homoeroticism in a Roman amphitheater, forbidden love in classical Hollywood and a bull as the center of scenography. While society weighs on him like a threatening shadow, Alexander's struggle turns into a quest. His ultimate act of rebellion against the oppressive power of society is not only to defy it, but to transform it. In the heat of battle, the metaphorical confrontation unexpectedly turns into something literal: a descendant of him and his antagonist.

Set in a black-and-white apocalyptic dreamscape, this coming-of-age story follows 24-year-old Omar as he confronts gender norms and his awakening sexuality. Pursued by an unseen threat, he awakens in desolate landscapes where encounters with children and his alter ego compel him to explore desires society deems “different.” From yearning to wear a dress to imagining himself as a cheerleader, Omar’s sensual curiosity unfolds amid shame and confusion. Haunted by envy for those freer to express themselves, he questions whether the apocalypse has destroyed the world—or only his sense of self. Through his surreal journey, Omar discovers that social expectations have wounded him deeply, and he must decide whether to embrace his true identity or keep hiding behind the dance of denial.

Alexander, a young man in his late 20s, lives in a surreal world in which homosexuality has been reduced to something primary and animalistic. Laden by social judgments, he longs for fatherhood – an unspoken wish that clashes with his imposed identity as an indomitable passion. Society, embodied by Archos, constantly enters its space and forces it through fragmented illusions: homoeroticism in a Roman amphitheater, forbidden love in classical Hollywood and a bull as the center of scenography. While society weighs on him like a threatening shadow, Alexander's struggle turns into a quest. His ultimate act of rebellion against the oppressive power of society is not only to defy it, but to transform it. In the heat of battle, the metaphorical confrontation unexpectedly turns into something literal: a descendant of him and his antagonist.

Set in a black-and-white apocalyptic dreamscape, this coming-of-age story follows 24-year-old Omar as he confronts gender norms and his awakening sexuality. Pursued by an unseen threat, he awakens in desolate landscapes where encounters with children and his alter ego compel him to explore desires society deems “different.” From yearning to wear a dress to imagining himself as a cheerleader, Omar’s sensual curiosity unfolds amid shame and confusion. Haunted by envy for those freer to express themselves, he questions whether the apocalypse has destroyed the world—or only his sense of self. Through his surreal journey, Omar discovers that social expectations have wounded him deeply, and he must decide whether to embrace his true identity or keep hiding behind the dance of denial.

Set in a black-and-white apocalyptic dreamscape, this coming-of-age story follows 24-year-old Omar as he confronts gender norms and his awakening sexuality. Pursued by an unseen threat, he awakens in desolate landscapes where encounters with children and his alter ego compel him to explore desires society deems “different.” From yearning to wear a dress to imagining himself as a cheerleader, Omar’s sensual curiosity unfolds amid shame and confusion. Haunted by envy for those freer to express themselves, he questions whether the apocalypse has destroyed the world—or only his sense of self. Through his surreal journey, Omar discovers that social expectations have wounded him deeply, and he must decide whether to embrace his true identity or keep hiding behind the dance of denial.