Freaks Out is a 2021 Italian historical-fantasy drama film directed by Gabriele Mainetti. It was entered in the main competition at the 78th Venice International Film Festival.It received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising the acting, cinematography, production value and themes, but some criticism towards excessive length and lack of focus. It won the Leoncino d'Oro award at the 78th Venice Film Festival, and the VriendenLoterij Audience Award at the 51st Rotterdam Film Festival.