Of Freaks and Men / Про уродов и людей
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- Drama
St. Petersburg, early 20th century. The handsome and secretive Johann specializes in shooting erotic pictures depicting the floggings of bare-bottomed women. With the help of his assistants, the photographic creations gradually penetrate the peaceful households of two upper-class Russian families.
Of Freaks and Men is a 1998 Russian comedy-drama directed by Alexei Balabanov, set in early 20th-century St. Petersburg. The film follows Johann, a photographer who specializes in erotic images, as his provocative work infiltrates the lives of two wealthy families. Released theatrically in May 1998, this darkly comedic exploration of desire and social hypocrisy has become a cult classic of Russian cinema.
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Sergey MakovetskiyYohan
Dinara DrukarovaLiza
Anzhelika NevolinaEkaterina Kirillovna
Viktor SukhorukovViktor Ivanovich
Yuriy Galtsevproducer- Alyosha DyoKolya
- Chingiz TsydendambayevTolya
- Vadim ProkhorovPutilov
Aleksandr MezentsevStasov - doctor
Igor ShibanovRadlov - engineer- Darya YugrensGrunia
Boris Smolkinphotographer
Lyudmila Arzhannikovaold prostitute
Tatyana PolonskayaDaria
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When was Of Freaks and Men released?
The film was released on May 20, 1998.
What is the film about?
Set in early 20th-century St. Petersburg, the story follows a photographer named Johann who produces erotic photographs. His provocative work gradually becomes known to and impacts two upper-class Russian families.
What genre is Of Freaks and Men?
The film is a comedy-drama that blends dark humor with social commentary.
Is the film still available to watch?
Yes, the film was released theatrically in 1998 and may be available through various streaming platforms, rental services, or physical media.
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