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102m
GFF25: Peacock
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Synopsis
Australian premiere
Pfau - Bin ich echt?
Albrecht Schuch (Dark Satellites GER24, All Quiet on the Western Front) delivers a stellar central performance in Peacock, a biting satire about the essence of human relationships.
Matthias (Schuch) is a master of his profession, the head of a successful Rent-A-Friend agency, playing any role in any situation his clients desire for a fee. Do you need a “cultured boyfriend” to impress your friends? A “perfect son” to influence your business partners’ opinion of you? Or maybe just a sparring partner to rehearse an argument? Whatever it is, simply rent Matthias.
Business is going well, but while Matthias excels at pretending to be someone else every day, the real challenge is just being himself. Matthias’ curated and composed life begins to unravel as he struggles with his life and sense of self outside work, plunging him into an identity crisis.
Written and directed by Bernhard Wenger in his feature film debut, Peacock is a pitch-perfect witty, existential black comedy with a touch of the surreal and sly social commentary.
German with English subtitles and English
WINNER | Best Directorial Debut, Stockholm Film Festival 2024
WINNER | Audience Choice Prize, Les Arcs European Film Festival 2024
NOMINEE | Critics' Week Award: Best Film, Venice Film Festival 2024
Opening Date
Friday, May 9, 2025
Rating
CTC
Length
102m
Reviews
A superb black comedy. Auspiciously polished and snappy.
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