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A Different Man

Directed by Aaron Schimberg
2024
USA
112 minutes
Unclassified 18+
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In this meta A24 dramedy, Sebastian Stan is brilliant as a man who undergoes radical surgery to become handsome – with schadenfreude-inducing results. A highlight from the 2024 Berlinale competition.

A brilliant Sebastian Stan is miles away from his blockbuster roles in the completely unique role of Edward, an aspiring actor relying on niche roles that lean into his facial shape caused by neurofibromatosis. When Ingrid (Renate Reinsve; The Worst Person in the World, SFF 2022), an aspiring playwright, moves in next door, his infatuation with her leads him to seek radical medical intervention. After a Cronenberg-esque transformation, a new hunky looking Edward starts anew – with the old Edward now apparently gone. Years on, Ingrid unknowingly casts Edward in an off-Broadway play inspired by her ‘late neighbour’, leading to unexpected consequences. Aaron Schimberg’s surreal spin on The Elephant Man will shock and surprise as it probes superficiality with wit and deadpan humour.

Limited seats are available for patrons requiring access for wheelchairs, low vision and hearing loop. Please contact our ticketing team directly on 1300 733 733 or tickets@sff.org.au to complete your booking.
Schimberg sends the film down a dark, bitterly ironic path, consistently confronting our preconceived notions about attraction, beauty and the need to be truly seen
Tim Grierson, Screen International
…delirious and extraordinary mindfuck of a movie…
David Ehrlich, IndieWire
…delivered what promises to be the year’s most uncomfortable date movie
Peter Debruge, Variety

Tickets

Fri 7 Jun
8:35pm
Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 5
Assisted Listening
Wheelchair
Past Event Cancel
Mon 10 Jun
6:15pm
State Theatre
Assisted Listening
Wheelchair
Past Event Cancel
Tue 11 Jun
6:30pm
Ritz Randwick - Cinema 5
Assisted Listening
Wheelchair
Past Event Cancel
Program Strand
Special Presentations
Year
2024
Classification
Unclassified 18+
Country
USA
Language
In English
Director
Aaron Schimberg
Producer
Vanessa McDonnell, Gabriel Mayers, Christine Vachon
Cast
Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Adam Pearson
Screenwriter
Aaron Schimberg
Cinematographer
Wyatt Garfield
Editor
Taylor Levy
Premiere
Australian Premiere
Genre
Comedies, Festival Award Winners, Cinephile, Off-Beat
Company Credits
Australian Distributor: Kismet Movies
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