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A couple in a well-decorated, modern dining room. A large Great Dane dog looks at the man, who has a ball at his feet.

Peacock

  Bernhard Wenger

  Austria, Germany     102 minutes

Synopsis

Matthias is a master of his profession. He’s the perfect chameleon, impeccably at ease in any social situation, wearing any costume, in any character’s skin. Do you need a “cultured boyfriend” to impress your friends?  A “perfect son” to influence your business partners? Or maybe just a sparring partner to rehearse an argument with a spouse? Whatever it is, Matthias is your man! And he is available for rent. Yet, while Matthias excels in all of these roles, just being himself with his partner and among his friends is a real challenge.

With an appealing absurdist tone and humor that deftly balances incisive wit with unbridled funny, Peacock takes the “rent-a” concept to the next level. Performance pieces that take delight in sending up the art world and sharp jabs at aspirational culture combine in this corrosive comedy that lays bare the darker essence of human relationships.

  

 German, English with subtitles

Screenings & Events

Screening

Thu, Oct 17 @ 7:45pm CDT

at AMC NEWCITY 14, screen 05

Scheduled to Attend:
Director Bernhard Wenger

Screening

Fri, Oct 18 @ 8:15pm CDT

at Gene Siskel Film Center, screen 2

Scheduled to Attend:
Director Bernhard Wenger
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Media

Film Credits

  •   Michael Kitzberger, Wolfgang Widerhofer, Markus Glaser, Nikolaus Geyrhalter, Co-producer: Martina Haubrich
  •   Bernhard Wenger
  •   Rubert Höller
  •   Albin Wildner
  •   Albrecht Schuch, Julia Franz Richter, Anton Noori, Theresa Frostad Eggesbø
  •   Lorenz Dangel
  •   Michael Kitzberger, Bogdan Büchner
  •   NGF Geyrhalterfilm, CALA Filmproduktion
  •   https://mk2films.com/en/film/peacock/

Sponsors

Comedy Program Partner

New Directors Program Patron

Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation

With Support From

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