Femme (film)
Femme is a 2023 British thriller film directed by Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping in their feature debut. It is a feature-length adaptation of their BAFTA-nominated 2021 short film of the same name. It premiered at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival.[1][2]
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| Based on | Femme by Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping |
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| Cinematography | James Rhodes |
| Edited by | Selina Macarthur |
| Music by | Adam Janota Bzowski |
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Running time | 99 mins |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Jules
- George Mackay as Preston
- Aaron Heffernan
- John McCrea as Toby
- Asha Reid as Alicia
- Peter Clements
- Antonia Clarke as Molly
- Moe Bar-El as Donovan
Production
Harris Dickinson and Paapa Essiedu led the 2021 short. In May 2022, it was announced George Mackay and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett would lead the forthcoming feature-length adaptation.[3] Directors Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping credit producer Sam Ritzenberg and Agile Films founder Myles Payne helping them get the idea off the ground when they originally boarded the short.[4]
Release
A trailer was released ahead of the film's Berlinale premiere.[5]
References
- Goodfellow, Melanie (18 January 2022). "Berlin: George MacKay, Béatrice Dalle, Fan Bingbing, Sandra Hüller & Joan Baez Movies Head To Fest". Deadline. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- "Programme - Femme". Berlinale. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- Yossman, KJ (6 May 2022). "'1917's' George MacKay, 'Candyman's' Nathan Stewart-Jarrett Set to Star in Drag Queen Revenge Thriller 'Femme'". Variety. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- Goodfellow, Melanie (10 February 2023). ""There Are Rarely Queer Characters In These Films": How Directors Behind Berlin-Bound Thriller 'Femme' Wanted To Challenge Genre: Stereotypes". Deadline. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- Barraclough, Leo (14 February 2023). "Drag Queen Revenge Thriller 'Femme' Debuts Teaser Ahead of Berlinale Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
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