The Man Who Sold His Skin (2021)

Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania

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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.

Genre: Drama

Language: ar

Countries: Germany, Belgium, France, Sweden, Tunisia

Production

Cinematographer: Christopher Aoun · Composer: Amine Bouhafa · Editor: Marie-Hélène Dozo

Production: Tanit Films

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