Davo Hardy

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Davo Hardy

Davo Hardy is an independent Australian filmmaker, writer, and actor renowned for his thought-provoking and inclusive storytelling. His works often delve into themes of identity, disability, and LGBTQ+ experiences, aiming to amplify underrepresented voices in cinema. Hardy's directorial debut, The Lives We Lead (2015), explored familial dynamics and societal expectations over five decades. He gai…

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GunBlade & MeGunBlade & Me
GunBlade & Me
MovieComedyDrama
An obsessed, washed-up Sydney filmmaker sets out to uncover what led to the cancellation of his viral high school web series, GunBlade Adventures.
Public EyePublic Eye · 2021
Public Eye
4.52021
MovieComedyDrama
When a children's entertainer finds that a video of him masturbating has gone viral online, his life is thrown into chaos. Amid the fierce public backlash and media scrutiny he is forced to confront the wrath of the anonymous online haters to defend and redeem himself.
PimpedPimped · 2019
Pimped
4.52019
MovieThriller
Over the course of one night, Sarah meets the handsome, captivating and smooth talking Lewis, who aims to be the bait in a sick sexual trap set up by himself and his low-life, rich kid housemate Kenneth. When their ruse backfires, Lewis and Sarah are forced into an unlikely alliance with deadly consequences.
Mothers, Lovers and OthersMothers, Lovers and Others · 2025
Mothers, Lovers and Others
10.02025
MovieComedyDrama
This ensemble drama explores a number of interweaving relationships, all grappling with polyamory and sexual expression, amid the personal and societal expectations faced by each character.
The Blood of GodThe Blood of God · 2019
The Blood of God
2.02019
MovieDrama
The distinction between faith and religion is explored amid an assortment of frayed relationships when a devout Christian man contracts a life-altering illness, forms a drug dependency and becomes the key suspect in a murder investigation.
The Switchblade SisterhoodThe Switchblade Sisterhood · 2023
The Switchblade Sisterhood
4.32023
MovieComedyDrama
A young woman discovers second-wave feminism, while meeting with her estranged half-sister, as they encounter the grief, rage, jealousy and injustice that govern their lives. The academic and political discussion of women's liberation and feminism (as part of the sexual revolution of the 1970s) draws inspiration from 'The Scum Manifesto' by Valerie Solanas and juxtaposes these passage with country music from the same era; notably 'The Pill' by Loretta Lynn, 'Just Because I'm A Woman' by Dolly Parton and, most centrally, 'Stand By Your Man' by Tammy Wynette.
Ruben GuthrieRuben Guthrie · 2015
Ruben Guthrie
4.62015
MovieDramaComedy
The story of one man not only battling the bottle, but the city that won’t let him put it down.
Desire/AbilityDesire/Ability · 2023
Desire/Ability
1.02023
MovieDocumentary
A documentary exploring the life of a man with multiple disabilities, as he discusses his approach to sexuality and romance; focusing on his desire for a genuine partner, as opposed to ​a carer, a martyr or somebody "doing him a favour".

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