Female Trouble (SUFF) - Opening Night

Opening Night
Thursday, September 12 @ 7:00pm

Celebrate the opening night of the Sydney Underground Film Festival at Dendy Cinemas as well as the 50th anniversary of John Waters' outrageously audacious classic, Female Trouble, presented in divine Smell-O-Rama!

Dive into the twisted life of Dawn Davenport, a bratty schoolgirl turned deranged mass murderer, all because her parents refused to buy her cha-cha heels for Christmas. Dawn, played by the incomparable Divine, embarks on a depraved journey of crime, chaos, and infamy in Waters’ second instalment of the Trash Trilogy.

Described by critic Rex Reed as containing "sex offenses that would shock the Marquis de Sade," Female Trouble is a shocking and hilarious critique of societal norms. Shot in Baltimore and featuring the Dreamlanders ensemble—Mink Stole, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Edith Massey, and Cookie Mueller—this 16mm masterpiece is packed with unforgettable scenes and quotable lines. Don't miss this gloriously lurid satire that was Divine’s favourite film.

Plus, your ticket includes the SUFF official Opening Night After-Party! With special guest MYA SOUL as DAWN DAVENPORT! With complimentary drinks thanks to WAYWARD BREWERY and LITTLE RIPPLES WINERY, nibbles and campy, classic retro tunes!

This special event of Female Trouble with scratch n’ sniff is presented in collaboration with Snivure and Scented Storytelling.

“A depraved journey of crime and chaos that shocks and delights! Divine is unforgettable in John Waters' most outrageous masterpiece.” – The Village Voice

“One of the most startling and hilarious American films ever made. Female Trouble is an unholy masterpiece of cult cinema that is just as jaw-dropping today as it was 50 years ago.” – The Guardian