"Skin I live in" a movie by well-known controversial Spanish director Pedro Almodovar. He continues with his favorite themes of sexuality and violence. He also turns to ethics of biochemistry.
Robert (Antonio Banderas) is a brilliant plastic surgeon. He has lost his wife as a result of savage burns. He has undertaken a research to create a new kind of skin that withstands any kind of damage. As his guinea pig he uses Vera (Elena Anaya) who is hold as a hostage in his house. Veras past serves to Robert as justification to use Vera for his interests. Uncovering one layer ofter other of their past relationship we are confronted we surprise.
Almodovar asks questions: how far is too far? can violence be treated with violence? can someone ever change our identity against our will?
Rating 9 of 10.
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