The Skin

The Skin

The skin moves the world!

1981 · 131 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, War, History

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.

Directed by Liliana Cavani · Written by Robert Katz

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