Peacock

A part of Europe on Screen

Director: Bernhard Wenger 

Cast: Albrecht Schuch, Julia Franz Richter, Anton Noori 

Austria, 2024, 102 minutes, comedy, 17+ 

Matthias is a master of pretense, he works as a friend-for-hire. He expertly occupies the roles demanded by his clients, be it a cultured boyfriend, the perfect son, or a present father. When his girlfriend dumps him for being too inauthentic, Matthias spirals into an absurd journey of self-discovery. 

Trivia/Awards/Nominations: 

 Austrias ocial entry for Best International Feature, 98th Academy Awards 

 Best Director, Baltic Competition, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2025 

 Best Film, Alumbramiento Competition, Seville European Film Festival 2025 

 Best Director, Arras Film Festival 2025 

 Audience Award, Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival 2025