A Different Man

Ambitious New York actor Edward undergoes a radical surgical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. As a result, a lot of things change in his life – and yet everything remains disturbingly the same. Even though he may have changed outwardly and can start a new life, he is still who he is and not who he wants to be. Then he misses out on the role of a lifetime and his new dream face turns into a nightmare.
A Different Man is a dark and yet witty thriller that delves into the murky sphere between self-perception and how others perceive us.
by Aaron Schimberg
with Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Adam Pearson
USA 2023 English 112’ Colour International premiere

With

  • Sebastian Stan (Edward)
  • Renate Reinsve (Ingrid)
  • Adam Pearson (Oswald)

Crew

Director Aaron Schimberg
Screenplay Aaron Schimberg
Cinematography Wyatt Garfield
Editing Taylor Levy
Music Umberto Smerilli
Sound Design Neil Benezra
Sound David Forshee
Production Design Anna Kathleen
Costumes Stacey Berman
Make-Up Sarah Graalman
Casting Maribeth Fox
Producers Christine Vachon, Vanessa McDonnell, Gabriel Mayers
Executive Producers Sebastian Stan, Aaron Schimberg
Co-Producer Pamela Koffler

Aaron Schimberg

The director lives in New York, USA. His second feature film, Chained for Life, in which the actor Adam Pearson also plays a central character, was well received by critics. A Different Man is his third film.

Filmography

2013 Go Down Death 2018 Chained for Life 2023 A Different Man

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2024