Of Freaks and Men(1998)

movie - first aired/released 1998-05-20 - 93 min - audience 6.5

Comedy, Drama

Directed by Aleksei Balabanov

St. Petersburg, early 20th century. The handsome and secretive Johann specializes in shooting erotic pictures depicting the floggings of bare-bottomed women. With the help of his assistants, the photographic creations gradually penetrate the peaceful households of two upper-class Russian families.