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The Skin I Live In

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In Theaters: October 14, 2011

R | Drama | 1h 57m

The Skin I Live In

Ever since his wife was burned in a car crash, Dr. Robert Ledgard, 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...

Cast: Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Marisa Paredes, Eduard Fernández, José Luis Gómez, Roberto Álamo, Bárbara Lennie, Fernando Cayo, José Gómez
Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Producer(s): Pedro Almodóvar, Augustin Almodóvar
Writer(s): Pedro Almodóvar
Official Site: www.sonyclassics.com/theskinilivein/