Jules’ (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) life and career as a drag queen is destroyed by a homophobic attack. But after a chance encounter with his attacker, the deeply closeted Preston (George Mackay), he is presented with the opportunity to exact revenge. Unrecognisable out of his wig and make up, Jules infiltrates Preston’s life and in doing so discovers the lines of seduction, revenge and power are blurred.

The Garden Cinema View:

If you expect a run of the mill, LGBTQI+ film, think otherwise. Femme is a fascinating neo-noir thriller that takes several risks and explores a murky moral territory.

At its core, this is a film of shifting identities and erotic power dynamics. From the fierce drag queen on stage who becomes a target in the street, to the dangerous thug who discovers he likes being submissive in bed, and  the ‘femme’ character who secretly pulls all the strings.

Is this a revenge tale or an unconventional love story? This ambiguity - within an otherwise abusive relationship - is what makes Femme uncomfortably exhilarating. This gripping storyline is accompanied by two deep character studies, courtesy of the outstanding performances of Nathan Steward-Jarrett and George McKay.

Cast:
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, George MacKay, Aaron Heffernan , John McCrea, Asha Reid