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The Skin

1981Movie2 h 11 min

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

Based on the memoirs of author Curzio Malaparte, diplomatic liaison between the Allied and Italian forces after the defeat of the Nazis in Italy, The Skin follows the collapse of Italian society under the US occupation and the desperate measures required for survival.

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  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Crew

Directed by
Liliana Cavani
Written by
Catherine Breillat, Liliana Cavani, Curzio Malaparte
Produced by
Remo Stampiggioni, Giuseppe Auriemma, Marc Maurette
Music by
Lalo Schifrin

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Facts

August 27, 1981 · 2 h 11 min · Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 27, 1981
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War, History
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy, France
Available in
12 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Skin?"

Questions about The Skin

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Where can I stream The Skin?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Skin is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Skin worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching The Skin?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Skin in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.