Le Balm (2018)

Tips and tricks for the new regime.

Le Balm (2018) poster

The 6 episode micro-series follows a well-known makeup vlogger who decides after the election to convert her many followers into radical activists, by smuggling coded messages about overthrowing the regime into her usual beauty product reviews and tutorials. Dealing with questions about complicity, beauty standards, and the privilege of self-care in a time of political disruption, the series brings together the worlds of our current political climate of anxiety and the messages of women's beauty culture.

Director: Monica Nelson
Genre: Comedy
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Dan McMahon
Editing: Yiyang Cao
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

revolution, makeup, vlogger

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Le Balm about?
The 6 episode micro-series follows a well-known makeup vlogger who decides after the election to convert her many followers into radical activists, by smuggling coded messages about overthrowing the regime into her usual beauty product reviews and tutorials. Dealing with questions about complicity, beauty standards, and the privilege of self-care in a time of political disruption, the series brings together the worlds of our current political climate of anxiety and the messages of women's beauty culture.
Who directed Le Balm?
Le Balm was directed by Monica Nelson.
Who stars in Le Balm?
Le Balm stars Cecilia Corrigan.
What genre is Le Balm?
Le Balm is a Comedy film.