Kenzari Sirin Iktimel2024-07-072024-07-072024http://dspace.univ-khenchela.dz:4000/handle/123456789/5769Abstract This research aims to explore the hypocrisy in Hollywood and American cinema regarding the depiction of same-gender relationships, as depicted in the movie Love, Simon (2018). Film analysis is used as an optimal approach to analyze cinematography, characters, mise-en-scene, sound, symbols, and storyline. Based on the story of Simon Spier, the movie represents the glamorization and normalization of the image of LGBTQ+ members. The dissertation contends that the movie Love, Simon portrays the hypocrisy of Hollywood in depicting same-gender relationships. It is also assumed that positive representations and acceptance of LGBTQ+ relationships can be achieved through such directional techniques. Keywords: Beautifying – Cinematography – Normalization – Outing – Same-Gender – TabooenThesis