How would you handle coming face to face with your attacker? Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping’s “Femme” takes that very question — and the revenge story that follows — to a new level, as it follows a lauded drag artist (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) who crosses paths with his homophobic assaulter (George MacKay) in a gay bathhouse months after his terrible attack. What transpires is an unexpected tale of forgiveness, empathy, and yes, even violence.
The official synopsis for the film reads: “With his performances as Aphrodite Banks, Jules (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) has a place among London’s celebrated drag artists. One night after a show, he steps out to get some cigarettes and is brutally attacked by a man (George MacKay) out with a gang of his friends. Although Jules is able to recover physically, he withdraws from the outside world, traumatized. Months later, he recognizes his attacker by chance in a gay sauna.
The official synopsis for the film reads: “With his performances as Aphrodite Banks, Jules (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) has a place among London’s celebrated drag artists. One night after a show, he steps out to get some cigarettes and is brutally attacked by a man (George MacKay) out with a gang of his friends. Although Jules is able to recover physically, he withdraws from the outside world, traumatized. Months later, he recognizes his attacker by chance in a gay sauna.
- 2/14/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
On Monday night, as the sun set in New York City, 200 people gathered at the Directors Guild of America screening room to watch Ryan Murphy’s “Impeachment: American Crime Story” before heading to an exclusive dinner at The Pool restaurant.
It was a star-studded affair, bringing out the likes of Beanie Feldstein, producer Monica Lewinsky, and CAA super-agent Bryan Lourd, and aside from the ubiquity of masks over easily recognizable faces, and socially distanced seating at the after-party, it almost seemed as though Hollywood was lurching back toward a pre-pandemic sense of normalcy. But there were still stark reminders that coronavirus remains stubbornly present more than a year after it brought life to a standstill. The A-list guests, for instance, had to show proof of full vaccination or a negative Covid test to enter the screening.
“We asked people to come a little earlier than usual to allow for time for check-in.
It was a star-studded affair, bringing out the likes of Beanie Feldstein, producer Monica Lewinsky, and CAA super-agent Bryan Lourd, and aside from the ubiquity of masks over easily recognizable faces, and socially distanced seating at the after-party, it almost seemed as though Hollywood was lurching back toward a pre-pandemic sense of normalcy. But there were still stark reminders that coronavirus remains stubbornly present more than a year after it brought life to a standstill. The A-list guests, for instance, had to show proof of full vaccination or a negative Covid test to enter the screening.
“We asked people to come a little earlier than usual to allow for time for check-in.
- 7/28/2021
- by Brent Lang and Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Former Curzon and Protagonist employee joins Us outfit.
Endeavor Content, the Us packaging and sales outfit, has expanded its London team with the hire of former Curzon executive Harriet Harper-Jones.
Harper-Jones joins the company as associate, and will focus on the financing and sales of feature film projects.
She joins Negeen Yazdi, senior vice president, film development and production, in the company’s UK base.
Harper-Jones has primarily focused on acquiring titles to date, working as acquisitions manager at UK distributor and exhibitor Curzon, picking up titles including The Souvenir and Portrait Of A Lady On Fire, before rising to head of development.
Endeavor Content, the Us packaging and sales outfit, has expanded its London team with the hire of former Curzon executive Harriet Harper-Jones.
Harper-Jones joins the company as associate, and will focus on the financing and sales of feature film projects.
She joins Negeen Yazdi, senior vice president, film development and production, in the company’s UK base.
Harper-Jones has primarily focused on acquiring titles to date, working as acquisitions manager at UK distributor and exhibitor Curzon, picking up titles including The Souvenir and Portrait Of A Lady On Fire, before rising to head of development.
- 8/29/2019
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
The film premiered in the Venice Film Festival’s Orizzonti section.
UK distributor Curzon has acquired rights to French director Mikhaël Hers’ drama Amanda, about a young man rebuilding his life after the sudden, tragic death of his sister.
“Mikhaël is such an assured filmmaker and we’re delighted to be able to deliver this unique and tender film to our audiences. It’s a pleasure to work once again with our friends at mk2,” said Curzon managing director Louise Dent.
Vincent Lacoste stars as David, a happy-go-lucky young man getting by in Paris on a series of odd jobs,...
UK distributor Curzon has acquired rights to French director Mikhaël Hers’ drama Amanda, about a young man rebuilding his life after the sudden, tragic death of his sister.
“Mikhaël is such an assured filmmaker and we’re delighted to be able to deliver this unique and tender film to our audiences. It’s a pleasure to work once again with our friends at mk2,” said Curzon managing director Louise Dent.
Vincent Lacoste stars as David, a happy-go-lucky young man getting by in Paris on a series of odd jobs,...
- 11/29/2018
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
The film premiered in the Venice Film Festival’s Orizzonti section.
UK distributor Curzon Artificial Eye has acquired rights to French director Mikhaël Hers’ drama Amanda, about a young man rebuilding his life after the sudden, tragic death of his sister.
“Mikhaël is such an assured filmmaker and we’re delighted to be able to deliver this unique and tender film to our audiences. It’s a pleasure to work once again with our friends at mk2,” said Curzon managing director Louise Dent.
Vincent Lacoste stars as David, a happy-go-lucky young man getting by in Paris on a series of odd jobs,...
UK distributor Curzon Artificial Eye has acquired rights to French director Mikhaël Hers’ drama Amanda, about a young man rebuilding his life after the sudden, tragic death of his sister.
“Mikhaël is such an assured filmmaker and we’re delighted to be able to deliver this unique and tender film to our audiences. It’s a pleasure to work once again with our friends at mk2,” said Curzon managing director Louise Dent.
Vincent Lacoste stars as David, a happy-go-lucky young man getting by in Paris on a series of odd jobs,...
- 11/29/2018
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
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