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The Man Who Sold His Skin (2020)

Drama

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania
Writer: Kaouther Ben Hania
Starring: Yahya Mahayni, Dea Liane, Koen De Bouw, Monica Bellucci


Sam Ali, a young sensitive and impulsive Syrian, left his country for Lebanon to escape the war. To be able to travel to Europe and live with the love of his life, he accepts to have his back tattooed by one of the World’s most sulfurous contemporary artist. Turning his own body into a prestigious piece of art, Sam will however come to realize that his decision might actually mean anything but freedom.

Plot summary from IMDb: His own body turned into a living work of art and promptly exhibited in a museum, Sam, a Syrian refugee, will soon realize to have sold away more than just his skin.


Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 5 nominations.
Runtime: 104 min
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