Peacock by Bernhard Wenger | AUT, DEU | 102'

After winning the Silver Lynx in 2018, Austrian director Bernhard Wenger returns with his first feature film, which had a successful premiere at Venice Critics’ Week. Peacock blends comedy, satire, and social criticism as it explores the concept of rent-a-friend — a corrosive and sarcastic take on the essence of human relationships.

The story follows Mathias, a master of his profession. Ready to be the “cultured boyfriend,” the “perfect son,” or even a sparring partner for arguments, he excels daily in the art of pretending to be other people — until he faces the real challenge: being himself in real life.