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The Skin I Live In

R20112hPedro Almodóvar
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 70
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"The things the love of a madman can do..."

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.

DramaHorrorMysteryThriller
MaskBased On Novel Or BookMadrid, SpainIsolationObsessionFace TransplantPlastic SurgeryHalf-brotherSex ChangeRevenge

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Skin I Live In (2011) about?

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.

Who stars in The Skin I Live In?

The Skin I Live In stars Antonio Banderas (Dr. Robert Ledgard), Elena Anaya (Vera Cruz / Gal), Marisa Paredes (Marilia), Jan Cornet (Vicente), Roberto Álamo (Zeca). The film was directed by Pedro Almodóvar.

How long is The Skin I Live In?

The Skin I Live In has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated R.

Is The Skin I Live In worth watching?

The Skin I Live In holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Drama, Horror, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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