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Femme

2023 · 99 min

A queasy, slow-burning noir of desire and menace where every seductive glance carries the threat of violence.

Directed by
Ng Choon Ping, Sam H. Freeman
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Romance
Starring
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, George MacKay, John McCrea
Tagline
Seduction is revenge.
Overview
Jules is a drag artist in London who withdraws into himself and loses his career after a horrific attack. Months later, he recognizes one of his assailants in a gay sauna and quickly realizes he has the perfect opportunity to get revenge.

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Directed by
Ng Choon Ping, Sam H. Freeman
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Romance
Starring
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, George MacKay, John McCrea
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • revenge
  • identity
  • sexuality
  • obsession
  • trauma
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror3
Humour2
Realism8
Romance4
Tension8
Darkness8
Complexity7
Emotional weight8

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Genres
drama, thriller, romance
Directed by
Ng Choon Ping, Sam H. Freeman
Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
99 min
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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