| Actors: Sergey Makovetskiy, Dinara Drukarova, Anzhelika Nevolina, Viktor Sukhorukov, Aleksei Dyo Director: Aleksey Balabanov Creators: Sergei Astakhov, Aleksey Balabanov, Marina Lipartiya, Oleg Botogov, Sergei Selyanov Genres: Indie & Art House, Drama, Horror Sub-Genres: Indie & Art House, Drama, Horror Studio: Image Entertainment Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen - Subtitled DVD Release Date: 12/18/2001 Original Release Date: 01/01/1998 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1998 Release Year: 2001 Run Time: 1hr 33min Screens: Color,Widescreen Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 3 MPAA Rating: Unrated Languages: Russian Subtitles: English |
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  | Of Freaks and Men Actors: Sergey Makovetskiy, Dinara Drukarova, Anzhelika Nevolina, Viktor Sukhorukov, Aleksei Dyo Director: Aleksey Balabanov Genres: Indie & Art House, Drama, Horror UR 2001 1hr 33min 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 assista... more » |
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Movie ReviewsArt, Sex And Psychology Jay Fenton | Washington, PA USA | 06/23/2002 (4 out of 5 stars) "OF FREAKS AND MEN is a constantly interesting story and film-------very well photographed---------about a strange, psychopathic pornographer who makes movies of women being whipped by a "nanny" for the underground market at the turn of the century. The film is shot in a sepia tone to give a nice authenticity to the proceedings. If you've seen photographs from the fin-de-siecle, you realize what marvelous recreations of those romantic-------though risqué--------photographs the filmmakers have achieved. Many of them look very much like the photographs of Julia Margaret Cameron----------one of the finest photographers working after the Civil War, who specialized in photographing women in dream like, highly romantic, almost spiritual scenes. She never did photos like this, of course, but the same care was taken in the art direction of this film. But most interesting of all is the psychological workings of the minds of the very respectable middle class characters who find themselves drawn to this seedy business against their wills, but are quite willing to pursue their newfound inner freedom after the pornographer has left. This is one of Image Entertainment's most artistic releases for 2001. More please. Jay F." Of Freaks And Men 040787 | Liverpool | 10/13/2003 (4 out of 5 stars) "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." Very well-filmed movie Lena Baranova | Moscow, Russia | 11/05/2002 (4 out of 5 stars) "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 Immorality zoe11111 | Maryland , USA | 03/10/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "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."
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