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IRIS: A Space Opera by Justice

Name: IRIS: A Space Opera by Justice
Director: Armand Beraud, André Chemetoff
Released: 2019
Duration: 62 min

Representation Score

6.7/10

Good

2019

Director

Armand Beraud, André Chemetoff

Runtime

62 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

IRIS: A Space Opera by Justice is a formalist musical experience that prioritizes technical precision and light architecture over human storytelling. By focusing on a floating structure of LED panels and mirrors, the film exists in a vacuum of identity. This abstraction allows the work to avoid many traditional pitfalls of representation, such as reinforcing gender hierarchies, racial stereotypes, or religious iconography. However, the absence of human subjects means the film lacks intentional character's ability to drive the story and complexity in addressing diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does IRIS: A Space Opera by Justice have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ identities or queer-coded narratives. Its abstract visual landscape avoids depicting any interpersonal relationships involving LGBTQ+ characters.

How does IRIS: A Space Opera by Justice portray gender?

Fair

The film's focus on a kinetic LED structure removes the human element, avoiding traditional gender hierarchies and clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is IRIS: A Space Opera by Justice?

Fair

The film uses geometric forms in an invisible space, avoiding the depiction of racial diversity but also sidestepping racial stereotypes.

How does IRIS: A Space Opera by Justice represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes a secular, techno-centric experience, avoiding religious or nationalist iconography by prioritizing a futuristic aesthetic.

Does IRIS: A Space Opera by Justice include disability representation?

Fair

With no human characters depicted, the film does not represent physical or neurodivergent identities. Its abstract nature keeps a neutral stance on these issues.

Present on Screen

Avoids traditional gender hierarchies and masculine or feminine clichés by removing human performers.
Prevents racial stereotyping by shifting the focus toward a cosmic, non-human visual language.
Avoids promoting religious or nationalist iconography through a secular, techno-centric aesthetic.

Limited or Absent

Lacks intentional character's ability to drive the story and complexity in addressing diverse identities due to the absence of human subjects.
Does not actively subvert gender roles by removing the human element entirely.
Provides no representation of LGBTQ+, racial, or neurodivergent identities within its abstract framework.

Official Synopsis

This is a 60-minute film of Justice’s 2017-2018 live show, recorded in an empty and invisible space without an audience, focusing exclusively on the impressive production and music. The show has been seen by millions of people around the world. It revolves around a floating structure comprised of 13 independent moving frames, each one featuring 4 rotating panels of LEDs, mirrors and traditional warm lights which offer infinite combinations. The structure is in constant evolution over the duration of the show and proposes several new visual landscapes on every track performed. The footage is captured with the precision and patience of a rigorous documentary about the cosmos.

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