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Skin

2019 · 110 min

A raw, intense character study that immerses you in a world of hate and the painful struggle for redemption.

Directed by
Guy Nattiv
Genres
Drama, Crime, Romance
Starring
Jamie Bell, Danielle Macdonald, Vera Farmiga
Overview
A destitute young man, raised by racist skinheads and notorious among white supremacists, turns his back on hatred and violence to transform his life, with the help of a black activist and the woman he loves.

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Directed by
Guy Nattiv
Genres
Drama, Crime, Romance
Starring
Jamie Bell, Danielle Macdonald, Vera Farmiga
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • bleakstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • redemption
  • identity
  • guilt
  • family
  • love
Places
  • small town
  • suburbs
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror3
Humour1
Realism8
Romance4
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
drama, crime, romance
Directed by
Guy Nattiv
Written by
Guy Nattiv
Starring
Jamie Bell, Danielle Macdonald, Vera Farmiga, Bill Camp, Louisa Krause, Zoe Colletti, Kylie Rogers, Colbi Gannett
Music
Dan Romer
Cinematography
Arnaud Potier
Runtime
110 min
Country
Brazil, Canada, China, United States of America

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