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Of Freaks and Men

Of Freaks and Men
Directed by Aleksey Balabanov

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This deliciously subversive, beautifully photographed film by award-winning Russian director Alexei Balabanov explores the seamy underside of the early 20th century upper classes. The sinister Johann and his wicked assistant, who photograph the floggings of bare-bottomed women, maneuver their way into two well-to-do families, involving them in their pornographic schemes. Darkly humorous and startlingly original, this compelling tale reveals the manipulation and revenge, hidden passions and sadomasochistic urges, underlying the charm and propriety of Victorian society. Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #101361 in DVD
  • Released on: 2001-12-18
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Aspect ratio: 1.66:1
  • Formats: Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Original language: Russian
  • Subtitled in: English
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Running time: 93 minutes

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Very well-filmed movie4
Indeed - very well-done. The action takes place in Saint-Petersburg in the beginning of the XX century - to attract viewers attention to the time depicting, the director films it in yellowish colours - not in black and white, and taking into consideration the plot of the movie, this colour scheme brings the feeling of something which is not normal, crazy and strange. Sergey Makovetskiy (leading part) acts brilliantly - as good as in no other of his movies.

Art vs Immorality5
No matter how disgusted one is with what you see in this film, if you watch it till the end, you are an accomplice. You have no choice but to be uttely fascinated by its bizzare beauty and stylish atmosphere. Amazing cinematography combined with melancholic music. You will never find this film at your local ...video [store] so buy it now and join the darker side of human beings.

Of Freaks And Men4
Of Freaks and men is a an astonsihing and powerful film. The first time i saw it, i thought the location and the way it was filmed was just mesmorising. The camera techniques the director performs really mix well with the emotional parts, and the comedic parts. The fact that it was filmed in one distinct colour really puts the cherry on the cake for this film. Each cast member gives a powerful, but realistic performance in this fantastic story. Of Freaks And Men is really a tale to engage into.