1985(2016)

1985 is a drama following a man confronting his mortality as he enlists a beauty consultant to conceal the visible signs of his illness. Set against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, the film explores themes of denial, vanity, and acceptance as the protagonist grapples with his deteriorating health. Rather than face his condition directly, he pursues superficial remedies—cosmetics and appearance management—in an attempt to maintain normalcy and control. The narrative unfolds as a poignant character study, examining how people cope with terminal illness and the gap between external presentation and internal reality. Through intimate scenes and quiet moments, 1985 captures the emotional weight of a life cut short and the relationships tested by disease. The film offers a compassionate, unflinching look at vulnerability and the human desire to preserve dignity in the face of inevitable decline.