Femme (film)

Femme is a 2023 British thriller film written and 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 had its world premiere in the Panorama section of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on 19 February 2023.

Femme
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
  • Sam H. Freeman
  • Ng Choon Ping
Screenplay by
  • Sam H. Freeman
  • Ng Choon Ping
Based onFemme
by Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping
Produced by
  • Myles Payne
  • Sam Ritzenberg
Starring
CinematographyJames Rhodes
Edited bySelina Macarthur
Music byAdam Janota Bzowski
Production
companies
Distributed bySignature Entertainment
Release date
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Cast

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.[1] 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.[2]

Principal photography began in London in June 2022.[1]

Release

Femme had its world premiere in the Panorama section of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on 19 February 2023.[3][4] In August 2023, Signature Entertainment acquired UK and Ireland distribution rights to the film.[5]

References
  1. Yossman, K. J. (6 May 2022). "'1917's' George MacKay, 'Candyman's' Nathan Stewart-Jarrett Set to Star in Drag Queen Revenge Thriller 'Femme'". Variety. Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  2. 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 Hollywood. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  3. Goodfellow, Melanie (18 January 2022). "Berlin: George MacKay, Béatrice Dalle, Fan Bingbing, Sandra Hüller & Joan Baez Movies Head To Fest". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  4. "Programme – Femme". Berlin International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 20 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  5. Ramachandran, Naman (16 August 2023). "Drag Queen Revenge Thriller 'Femme' Acquired for U.K., Ireland by Signature Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
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