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The Man Who Sold His Skin

Oscar®-nominated Tunisian film inspired by the story of Tim Steiner, a man who became an artwork when Belgian artist Wim Delvoye tattooed his back.

Drama 2021 104 mins

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

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Overview

When his girlfriend leaves Syria for Brussels, Sam is willing to do whatever it takes to be reunited with the love of his life, even if it means turning his back into a canvas and his body into an object for display. This Oscar®-nominated film is inspired by Tim Steiner, a man who became an artwork when Belgian artist Wim Delvoye tattooed his back.

The Man Who Sold His Skin was included in BFI's celebration of Arab cinema in September 2021, The Time is New: Selections from Contemporary Arab Cinema.

Director

Kaouther Ben Hania

Featuring

Yahya Mahayni , Dea Liane , Koen de Bouw , Darina Al Joundi and Christian Vadim

Genres

Drama

Certificate

infrequent strong violence

Country

France

Language

French with English subtitles

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