The Skin I Live In
2011 · Movie · 117 min. · Spain
Ever since his wife was burned in a car crash, Dr. Robert Ledgard (Antonio Banderas), an eminent plastic surgeon, has been interested in creating a new skin with which he could have saved her. After twelve years, he manages to cultivate a skin that is a real shield against every assault. In addition to years of study and experimentation, Robert needed a further three things: no scruples, an accomplice and a human guinea pig. Scruples were never a problem. Marilia, the woman who looked after him from the day he was born, is his most faithful accomplice. And as for the human guinea pig...
Direction Pedro Almodóvar
Cast Antonio Banderas · Elena Anaya · Marisa Paredes · Jan Cornet · Blanca Suárez · Bárbara Lennie · Eduard Fernández · Roberto Álamo · José Luis Gómez · Fernando Cayo · Susi Sánchez · Ana Mena
Soundtrack Alberto Iglesias
Screenplay Pedro Almodóvar · Thierry Jonquet
Cinematography José Luis Alcaine
Original title La piel que habito
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55K votes (FilmAffinity)
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