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Release Year1998
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageRussian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes93
DirectorAleksei Balabanov
WritersAleksei Balabanov
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOf Freaks and Men
About Of Freaks and Men
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.
Directed by Aleksei Balabanov, Of Freaks and Men leans on a strong ensemble — Sergey Makovetskiy, Dinara Drukarova, Anzhelika Nevolina — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1998.
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