A Different Man

TIFF65: Greek Premiere

An ambitious actor agrees to undergo a groundbreaking medical procedure to drastically alter his appearance. But the new face he dreamt of quickly becomes his worst nightmare as he loses the role he believed he was destined for and gradually becomes obsessed with reclaiming what’s been lost. A surprising blend of psychological thriller and dark comedy, the film explores the notion of identity, its fluid, elusive, and multifaceted nature, while evoking memories of David Lynch’s masterful The Elephant Man and John Frankenheimer’s unsettling Seconds. At the same time, it subtly critiques society’s hypocritical stance on imperfection. With two outstanding performances from its lead actors (Sebastian Stan’s portrayal earning him the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin International Film Festival) the film’s impeccable sound design and mesmerizing noir atmosphere make Aron Siberg’s latest one of the finest films of the year.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Aaron Schimberg

Script: Aaron Schimberg

Cinematography: Wyatt Garfield

Editing: Taylor Levy

Sound: David Forshee, Neil Benezra

Music: Umberto Smerilli

Actors: Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Adam Pearson

Production: A24

Producers: Christine Vachon, Vanessa McDonnell, Gabriel Mayers

Co-producers: Pamela Koffler

Costumes: Stacey Berman

Production Design: Anna Kathleen

Executive producer: Sebastian Stan, Aaron Schimberg

Make Up: Sarah Graalman

Format: DCP

Color: Color

Production Country: USA

Production Year: 2024

Duration: 112'

Contact: Park Circus

Awards/Distinctions: Silver Berlin Bear for Best Leading Performance – Berlin IFF 2024, Directors to Watch Award – Palm Springs IFF 2024

Aaron Schimberg

Aaron Schimberg director lives in New York, USA. His second feature film, Chained for Life, in which the actor Adam Pearson also plays a central character, was well received by critics. A Different Man is his third film.