Freaks Out

Enchanted, the audience watches as young Matilda makes a lightbulb burn using just her body. One marvel follows another in the circus tent. Until the cheering audience is suddenly wiped out by a falling bomb. Welcome to the capricious world of Freaks Out.

In fascist Rome in 1943, the circus artists fear for their lives. Matilda decides to flee Italy with her supernatural friends: a hugely strong wolfman, an insect whisperer, a human magnet, and the lovely manager. Their journey will not be easy. German Nazi Franz, a twelve-fingered pianist who can see into the future, is hunting circus freaks to help the Third Reich.

Brute force is always an option in this adventurous mix of fantasy and war film. Alongside the wonderful decors and attractive camerawork, Aurora Giovinazzo’s moving lead role is particularly poignant. A talent to watch.

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Available on Festival Scope Pro from 26 January 9:00 CET to 14 February 9:00 CET