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Synopsis 'A DIFFERENT MAN', Best Film Winner at the Gotham Awards

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Written by: Adristi Putri Febrianti
The film A DIFFERENT MAN delivers a big surprise at the 2024 Gotham Awards. This A24 production has won the award for Best Feature. This achievement marks a promising start for the film in competing for Best Picture at the 2025 Academy Awards.

The tradition of the Gotham Awards shows that the Best Feature winner often continues to succeed at the Oscars. Previously, films like PAST LIVES, EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, and NOMADLAND also managed to take home the same award before shining at the Academy Awards.

So, what makes A DIFFERENT MAN so special? This film carries a strong story with captivating cinematic elements, making it a hot topic among film lovers. To learn more about its uniqueness and plot, check out the synopsis in this article!

1. Synopsis

The main genre of the film A DIFFERENT MAN is thriller, but this film combines several genres at once, such as drama, comedy, science fiction, and mystery. The combination of these five genres is one of the main attractions that makes this film stand out.

Directed by Aaron Schimberg, A DIFFERENT MAN tells the story of Edward Lemuel, an actor who has the genetic condition neurofibromatosis, which causes the growth of tumors on the skin and bones. Despite facing physical challenges, Edward remains determined to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. In order to land his dream role, he makes a significant decision to undergo radical surgery that alters his appearance. However, the surgery does not go as hoped. Edward's new face becomes a source of suffering and drastically changes his personality.

Edward's life becomes increasingly complicated when he meets Oswald, an actor who plays him in a theater production based on his life story. Oswald possesses all the positive qualities that Edward now feels are missing from himself. This triggers Edward's obsession with Oswald, driving him to reclaim the identity and life he believes he has lost. The film portrays Edward's dark journey as he faces internal conflict and a destructive obsession.

2. Character A Different Man

The main character in A DIFFERENT MAN, Edward, is played by Sebastian Stan. His performance in this film is touted as one of the best of his career and has the potential to earn this Marvel actor an award at the 2025 Oscars. His captivating acting becomes the emotional center and main strength of this film.

Adam Pearson portrays Oswald, an actor who performs in a theater production based on Edward's life. The character Oswald has neurofibromatosis, just like Adam Pearson does in real life. Pearson's involvement adds emotional depth to this story, especially due to his authentic experience with the condition.

The film also features Renate Reinsve as Ingrid Vold, an expatriate who becomes Edward's neighbor in New York. Other supporting characters include Charlie Korsmo as Ron Belcher and Liana Runchie as Fiona. Adding to the film's appeal, Michael Shannon also appears as himself, showcasing the charm of a Hollywood actor in this complex narrative.

3. Rating and How to Watch A Different Man

A DIFFERENT MAN premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2024 to a warm reception from the audience. This 112-minute film received a score of 92 percent on Rotten Tomatoes based on 156 critic reviews, while it garnered a rating of 78 percent from the audience. On IMDb, the film recorded a rating of 6.9/10 from a total of 9,300 reviews from global cinephiles, reflecting a variety of opinions from film fans around the world.

Although it premiered on January 21, 2024, A DIFFERENT MAN was only released globally in theaters on September 20, 2024. Unfortunately, the film has not yet been shown in Indonesian cinemas, so fans in the country must wait to enjoy this work in person.

However, there is good news for fans curious about this Gotham Awards-winning film. A DIFFERENT MAN is now available for streaming on Apple TV+. As one of the flagship works from A24, this film offers an original story with a captivating and thrilling dark comedy touch. Enjoy watching!

Don’t forget to watch! If not now, WhenElse?

(kpl/adp)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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