Of Freaks and Men
ComedyDrama
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.
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This film feels like a disturbing, voyeuristic peek into a repressed society. Its unsettling atmosphere and darkly comedic moments linger, exploring themes of obsession and exploitation with a provocative, artistic style.
unsettlingprovocativedarkly comedicvoyeuristicsteadyperiod dramaarthousecinematicobsessionexploitationclasssexuality
conjoined twins
