A DIFFERENT MAN

Aspiring actor Edward (Sebastian Stan) undergoes a radical medical procedure aimed at removing tumors from his face, which he believes will significantly enhance his life. After his transformation he begins rehearsals for a play penned by his neighbor and new lover Ingrid (Renate Reinsve.) Whilst on stage, Edward meets Oswald, an Englishman played by Adam Pearson, who lives with neurofibromatosis in real life. Charismatic and well-liked, Oswald’s self assurance perplexes Edward. As Edward struggles to reconcile Oswald’s visible differences with his own insecurities, he begins to unravel, yearning for the return of his former appearance and leading him into a descent of despair. Directed by Aaron Schimberg, this film explores self-acceptance, the idea that appearances can be deceiving, and the notion of loving yourself. Oscar worthy acting from Stan and Pearson.