Movies by Davo Hardy

Desire/Ability

Desire/Ability

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".

The Switchblade Sisterhood

The Switchblade Sisterhood

When a pair of young people meet across socioeconomic divisions it unearths long-buried family secrets for both of them.

Aaron's Consent

Aaron's Consent

A man afflicted with cerebral palsy and profound deafness yearns for a meaningful relationship. His widowed father is torn between providing a high quality of life for his son and the reality of how unlikely it is that he will succeed.

Complex

Complex

The cultural adaptability of two heterosexual men sharing an apartment. However, one of them happens to be a nudist.

Public Eye

Public Eye

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.

The Lives We Lead

The Lives We Lead

Two sisters and their male counterparts struggle with the negative influences of their youths over a 50-year period.

A Silent Agreement

A Silent Agreement

The first Australian film to feature Auslan (Australian Sign Language). "A Silent Agreement" tells the story of Reuben, a sensitive writer, who grapples with a speech impediment. His boyfriend, Derek, a profoundly deaf Human Rights activist, provides strategies to restore his confidence and communication skills. When Reuben approaches an over-the-hill film producer with his autobiographical screenplay, the producer betrays him and Reuben is forced to overcome the long-term effects of bullying in order to succeed.