A Different Man (2024)
Release Year: 2024
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Un hombre diferente, Un homme différent, 不同的男人, 顔を捨てた男, Inny człowiek
Director: Aaron Schimberg
Writer: Aaron Schimberg
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Christine Vachon, Gabriel Mayers, Jason Reif, Piernicola Di Muro, Vanessa McDonnell, Viveka Garza-Gomez
Co-Producer: Pamela Koffler
Executive Producer: Aaron Schimberg, Sebastian Stan
Companies: A24, Grand Motel Films, Killer Films
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: aspiring actor, body horror, dark comedy, identity, new york city, pity, playwright, self hatred, transformation
Story
Aspiring actor Edward undergoes an experimental medical procedure to drastically alter his appearance, aiming for a new 'dream face' that he believes will enhance his acting career. However, things go awry when he loses out on the role he coveted and becomes increasingly obsessed with reclaiming what he perceives as lost. His pursuit of perfection spirals into a dark journey of self-hatred and delusion.
Summary
A Different Man, directed by Aaron Schimberg and set in New York City, is a stylish blend of drama, comedy, and thriller that explores provocative themes around identity and societal beauty standards. With outstanding performances from Sebastian Stan, Adam Pearson, and Renate Reinsve, the film follows Edward, an aspiring actor who undergoes a radical transformation procedure. While the procedure was meant to unlock new doors in his career, it instead unleashes a dark journey of self-absorption and obsession, raising questions about where societal pressures end and personal issues begin.
