Femme

After suffering a violent homophobic attack, a former drag performer (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Misfits) runs into one of their assailants (George MacKay, “1917”) at a sauna and vows revenge, plotting to woo and out the closeted man in this shattering neo-noir. Winner of multiple British Independent Film Awards.Jules is a rising talented drag star whose security is shattered one night when he becomes the victim of a violent gaybashing by a group of young men. When Jules sees his main attacker one night at a sex club, his inexplicable attraction to the brute soon presents the opportunity for revenge. With a constant undercurrent of danger, Jules’ pursuit of humiliation and the outing of his assailant turns FEMME into a thrilling, morally ambiguous study of power and deception. Featuring striking visuals and two unpredictable, daring performances from Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and “1917’s” George MacKay (who shared the Best Joint Lead Performance prize from the British Independent Film Award), the film is a shocking erotic thriller for a new generation. —C.F.Content Warning: This film contains material that may be difficult for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.Warning: This film may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.