The Man Who Sold His Skin

The Man Who Sold His Skin

2021 · 104 min · AR · 6.8 (100 votes)
Dir. Kaouther Ben Hania · Starring Yahya Mahayni, Dea Liane, Koen De Bouw, Monica Bellucci, Saad Lostan, Darina Al Joundi · Music Amine Bouhafa

What price would you pay for freedom?

Drama

To be able to travel to Europe and find the love of his life, Sam Ali, a Syrian refugee, accepts to have his back tattooed by one of the most sulfurous contemporary artist; becoming that way a precious work of art.

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A darkly humorous and poignant look at the lengths one man goes to for love and freedom. It's a stylish, unsettling exploration of art, commerce, and the human condition, leaving you with a lingering sense of unease and empathy.

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