We chat film-making and erections with the star of Sydney Film Festival queer breakout Teenage Kicks.

Being 17 is a very French film. Of course, I mean that in the nicest possible way.

“I never planned for Australia. It was my only choice.”

It was horseplay bordering on foreplay bordering sexual abuse on the sports field and in the dorm rooms 24/7.

And despite what you see, I have confidence in me.

For a community historically steeped in the social defensive, are we still being viewed as unnatural candidates for positions of leadership and/or authority?

“The dialogue in this film comes exclusively from Donald Trump quotes.”

“Women aren’t meant to profit from promiscuity. We are meant to die a tragic death or learn our lesson and creep back into the acceptable sphere.”

“I will leave it to the psychiatrists to explain his affection for tyrants.”