October 12, 2025
Presented by MACON FILM GUILD
Drama/German: 1hr. 42min
Director: Bernhard Wenger
PEACOCK is a tragicomedy film that follows Moustachioed Matthias, who is a master of his profession. Working at a Vienna rent-a-friend agency, he’s the perfect chameleon, impeccably at ease in any social situation, wearing any costume, in any character’s skin. Do you need a “cultured boyfriend” to impress your friends? A “perfect son” to influence your business partners’ opinion of you? Or maybe just a sparring partner to rehearse an argument? Whatever it is, simply rent Matthias!
Yet, Matthias has lost track of who he actually is; professionally adept at pretending daily, Matthias true challenge lies in being himself.
PEACOCK is a superb comedy that lays bare the sometimes ridiculous essence of social contracts.