Femme Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A drag queen gets beaten up, then decides the best revenge is to date his attacker and maybe out him, but mostly just have really awkward hookups.

🍿 Femme: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Homophobic Attack and Trauma

Jules, a confident drag artist, suffers a brutal homophobic attack after a performance. This incident shatters his confidence and isolates him from his friends, Toby and Molly, as he struggles to cope with the trauma and the loss of his former self. The attack leaves him reclusive and grappling with deep emotional scars.

Unexpected Encounter

Months later, Jules encounters Preston, one of his attackers, in a gay sauna. Unrecognized without his drag persona, Jules sees an opportunity for revenge. He cautiously approaches Preston, initiates a connection, and discovers that Preston is closeted, creating a complex dynamic between the two men.

Revenge Plot and Shifting Dynamics

Jules begins an affair with Preston, initially driven by a desire for revenge. He plans to expose Preston’s secret to his homophobic friends and family. However, as the relationship deepens, Jules finds himself grappling with conflicting emotions, blurring the lines between vengeance and unexpected intimacy. The power dynamics shift as Jules gains control.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Jules (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett): A drag artist seeking revenge on one of his homophobic attackers after a chance encounter.
• Preston (George MacKay): A closeted and violent man who attacked Jules, later becoming the target of Jules’s elaborate revenge plot.
• Toby (John McCrea): Jules’ flatmate who supports him after the attack.
• Molly (Antonia Clarke): Jules’ friend and flatmate who provides support during his trauma and revenge plotting.
• Oz (Aaron Heffernan): A member of Preston’s circle, involved in his criminal lifestyle.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Jules: “I just feel sorry for you.” – Said to Preston, expressing a complex mix of pity and disdain.

💰Box Office

• Budget: N/A
• Domestic Gross: $187,053
• Worldwide Gross: $385,589

💥 Femme Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, ‘Femme’ messed me up in the best way. Watching Jules transform from this confident queen to someone broken, and then seeing him navigate this twisted revenge plot was intense! I was constantly torn between wanting him to get justice and feeling a weird sympathy for Preston. The ending left me speechless, like, what just happened? It’s a movie that sticks with you and makes you question everything.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of psychological thrillers”
  • “Viewers interested in LGBTQ+ themes”
  • “Those who appreciate strong performances and complex character studies”
  • “Audiences looking for thought-provoking and intense films”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Homophobia and hate crimes”
  • “Graphic violence”
  • “Strong language”
  • “Explicit sexual content”
  • “Drug use”

Professional Reviews

• Film Stories: “A tense and gripping thriller exploring identity, revenge, and repression. The power play between the leads is incredible to witness, creating a growing sense of dread that culminates in an explosive confrontation.
• IMDB: “Performances, particularly Mackay, are impressive, and the tension is palpable. Jules’ journey to expose Preston as gay or whether either of them will change is impressive, tough, and tense.
• Horror Asylum: “The acting is incredible. See 2 characters interacting with each other from each stage. The disurbing part was the viewer’s own response to the events in the film.

Audience Reactions

The film has perfect acting through out.: Viewers praise the cast’s phenomenal performances, the tense storyline and how the film tackles themes of identity and revenge.

Performances from Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and George MacKay combine with vibrant cinematography in a great British queer film.: Viewers really connect to the raw emotion and complexities of Jules and Preston.

Overall Consensus: A gripping and thought-provoking thriller, driven by outstanding performances, that explores complex themes of revenge, identity, and toxic masculinity, though the ending leaves many divided.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The film is adapted from an award-winning short film of the same name.”
• “The film received one of the biggest standing ovations at Berlinale 2023.”
• “Filming took place in London, England.”

🖥️ How to Watch Femme?

As of October 2024, ‘Femme’ is available for streaming on Netflix. You may be able to find purchase or rental options on platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu. Check your local listings for availability in your region, as streaming options may vary.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Femme, you might like these similar films:

• Stranger by the Lake (2013): Features a similar atmosphere of suspense and erotic tension within a gay setting, exploring themes of desire and danger.
• The Skin I Live In (2011): Deals with themes of revenge, identity, and transformation following a traumatic event, albeit in a different, more surreal context.
• Eastern Boys (2013): Explores power dynamics and hidden vulnerabilities within a specific subculture, building a sense of unease and suspense.

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🎧 Soundtrack

Femme features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Where Do You Go?” – performed by Azari & III
• “Nympho” – performed by Arca

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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