Film
The Skin
1981· 12· 2h 11m· Drama· History· War
“The skin moves the world!”
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.
1981-08-27
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Key Crew
DirectorLiliana Cavani
ScreenplayCatherine Breillat
Director of PhotographyArmando Nannuzzi
Original Music ComposerLalo Schifrin
EditorRuggero Mastroianni
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released1981-08-27
Runtime2h 11m · 12
StatusReleased
StudiosGaumont · Opera Film Produzione
LanguagesItalian
CountriesItaly · France
Rating6.3/10 · 43 votes
Original languageit
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