The latest film from Utopia Femme has just released it’s first trailer. Femme had its world premiere at the Berling Film Festival earlier this year. The film directed by Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping which is based on their short film in 2021. Femme stars Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and George Mackay.
The synopsis for the film which also showcased at Fantasia Fest can be found below:
Performing as the magnificent Aphrodite Banks, Jules (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, CANDYMAN) has become one of London’s most celebrated drag artists. After a show, he steps out to get some cigarettes when he is brutally attacked by a gang of homophobic “blokes” in black-and-yellow polos and matching tattoos. Although able to recover physically, Jules withdraws from the drag race entirely, traumatized and despondent. Months later, while at a gay sauna, he recognizes a familiar face in the inviting mist: his attacker. Suddenly compelled to approach him, Jules goes one step further and begins dating his deeply closeted assailant Preston (George MacKay, 1917). He befriends him, integrates into his straight social circle… and hatches a plan for revenge
The trailer is one that has an unnerving feeling to it as it unfolds. It starts with our main character performing in drag before they are attacked. The next clips showcase as they plot their revenge on the main attacker. It looks to be a film that follows a cat and mouse style. Femme has garnered great reviews during its festival run as well. We have been anticipating the release of the film since its premiere and will be talking about it more.
Femme Releases In Theaters March 22, 2024.
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