A Different Man
| A Different Man | |
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| Directed by | Aaron Schimberg |
| Written by | Aaron Schimberg |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Wyatt Garfield |
| Edited by | Taylor Levy |
| Music by | Umberto Smerilli |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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Running time | 112 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
A Different Man is a 2024 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Aaron Schimberg, starring Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson.
The film premiered at Sundance on January 21, 2024, and it is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 13, 2024.
Premise
After undergoing surgery for a new start in life, Edward, a man with neurofibromatosis, becomes fixated on another man playing him in a stage production based on Edward's former life.
Cast
- Sebastian Stan as Edward
- Renate Reinsve as Ingrid
- Adam Pearson as Oswald
- C. Mason Wells as Carl
- Owen Kline as Nick
- Charlie Korsmo as Ron Belcher
- Patrick Wang as a director
- Michael Shannon as himself
Production
A Different Man was announced in June 2022, with Aaron Schimberg set as writer and director. Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson were also announced as the leads, with Christine Vachon, Gabriel Mayers and Vanessa McDonnell set as producers.[2]
Principal photography began in July 2022 and shot over 22 days in New York City, primarily in East Village, the Upper West Side, and parts of Brooklyn.[3][4] Filming also took place in the New Jersey cities of Maplewood and Montclair.[5]
Release
A Different Man premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2024.[6] It also screened in Competition at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2024.[7] It also screened at New Directors/New Films Festival on April 3, 2024.[8] It is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 13, 2024.[9]
Accolades
The film was selected in Competition at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, thus it was nominated to compete for Golden Bear award.
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Palm Springs International Film Festival | 4 January 2024 | Directors to Watch | Aaron Schimberg | Won | [10] |
| Berlin International Film Festival | 25 February 2024 | Golden Bear | Nominated | [11] | |
| Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance | Sebastian Stan | Won | [12] |
References
- ^ "A Different Man". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (June 21, 2022). "Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve & Adam Pearson To Star In 'A Different Man' For A24". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ Sharf, Zack (July 27, 2022). "Sebastian Stan Is Unrecognizable in First Look at A24's 'A Different Man,' Stuns Fans With Prosthetics Transformation". Variety. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ "A Different Man Press Notes" (PDF). A24 Press. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Kuperinsky, Amy (February 28, 2024). "See trailer for I Saw the TV Glow, an A24 horror movie filmed in N.J." NJ.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 6, 2023). "Sundance Unveils Packed 2024 Lineup That Includes A.I., Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart, Satan, Devo & Steven Yeun". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (January 22, 2024). "Berlin Reveals 2024 Competition Lineup: Rooney Mara, Mati Diop, Isabelle Huppert, Abderrahmane Sissako Movies Among Selection". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (February 29, 2024). "'A Different Man' Makes New York City Premiere at New Directors/New Films 2024: See the Full Lineup". IndieWire. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- Paste Magazine. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ Vary, Peter Debruge,Murtada Elfadl,Todd Gilchrist,Gregg Goldstein,Paula Hendrickson,Courtney Howard,Angelique Jackson,Brent Simon,Adam B.; Debruge, Peter; Elfadl, Murtada; Gilchrist, Todd; Goldstein, Gregg; Hendrickson, Paula; Howard, Courtney; Jackson, Angelique; Simon, Brent (January 4, 2024). "Variety's 10 Directors to Watch for 2024: Blitz Bazawule, Cord Jefferson and Anna Kendrick Among Noteworthy Helmers". Variety. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ScreenDaily. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (February 24, 2024). "Berlin Film Festival: Mati Diop Wins Golden Bear With Documentary 'Dahomey,' Emily Watson And Sebastian Stan Take Acting Honors". Deadline. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
External links
- Official website
- A Different Man at IMDb
