Desire Lines Christian Review
Desire Lines is a film that is quite impactful with its unapologetic boldness. Picture this: An Iranian-American trans man travels through time to understand his sexuality, and explores some erotic experiences with his past and present self. And this film is not just a journey, it is a strong emotional rollercoaster.
If we look from a Christian perspective, this film tries to talk about some deep and complex things-understanding one’s identity, discovering one’s true self, all of this is a universal quest for all of us. In our faith, we learn who we are, and how we see ourselves in God’s image. Desire Lines explores this journey in a different, quite reflective way. Understanding the layers of gender and sexuality, all of that can be a little challenging, but if you are a little open-minded, you can get a lot of insight from this film.
The intimate and erotic scenes, like nudity and cruising, will not be comfortable for everyone. The way this film showcases one’s own desire and self-discovery is quite raw and intense. If you strongly follow traditional Christian views, this film may be a little unsettling. But if you watch it with a little understanding, it can start an important conversation that will help us understand a different world.
The reenactments and interviews in the film are very thoughtfully done. It takes you beyond just surface-level emotions and provokes deeper thoughts about your identity. It is a layered storytelling that gives a new perspective to the history and struggles of the LGBTQ+ community. We don’t see such moments enough in the mainstream media and this film gives us valuable insights that are missing in our understanding.
If I have to give final thoughts, then Desire Lines is one such film that raises some bold and thought-provoking questions while exploring the complex nuances of one’s sexuality and identity. This may not be for everyone, especially if you are rooted in traditional Christian values. But if you are willing to challenge your views a little, this film can make you face a world that may be a little different for us, but is still very real.
The film is quite successful in exploring its self-discovery and desire, but due to its mature and bold themes it may not be for everyone. If you try to understand this film, it can become a powerful cinematic experience that forces you to think about yourself.
