The Skin I Live In

7.5 2011 Pedro Almodóvar 2h 0m
Drama Horror Mystery Thriller
The Skin I Live In

A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.

Cast

Antonio Banderas Antonio Banderas Dr. Robert Ledgard
Elena Anaya Elena Anaya Vera Cruz / Gal
Marisa Paredes Marisa Paredes Marilia
Jan Cornet Jan Cornet Vicente
Roberto Álamo Roberto Álamo Zeca
Eduard Fernández Eduard Fernández Fulgencio
José Luis Gómez José Luis Gómez President of the Institute of Biotechnology
Blanca Suárez Blanca Suárez Norma Ledgard

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Vibes

Curious Mind Bending Heart Pounding Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with The Skin I Live In

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Identity through duplication. Two films about what happens to the self when copies of you can be manufactured at will.

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