Body Blow
Disgraced cop Aiden (Tim Pocock) is sent deep undercover into Sydney's pulsing gay nightlife – a world of neon haze, sweat and shifting loyalties. There he meets Cody (Tom Rodgers), a younger bartender whose charm quickly complicates his mission. But Cody answers to Fat Frankie, a commanding drag queen, brought fabulously to life by Paul Capsis, who pulls Aiden into a web of crime and danger. The film also features an unforgettable performance from Sacha Horler (The Dressmaker). Director Dean Francis (Drown) delivers a bold, stylish film with impressive visuals, charged performances and a moody energy that gives this erotic thriller a raw edge.
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Dean Francis is a twice-AACTA-nominated filmmaker whose work spans directing, producing, writing, cinematography, and editing. His debut feature ROAD TRAIN (2009) secured worldwide distribution, and DROWN (2015) became the top-selling film in Mardi Gras Film Festival history, winning seven festival awards. He produced the AACTA-nominated LONESOME (2022) and produced/shot Georgina Haig’s ASHES (2023). His latest, BODY BLOW, is a neon-noir exploring sex, power, and queer identity.
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