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The Man Who Sold His Skin 2021

“What price would you pay for freedom?”

Status
Released
Runtime
104 minutes
Director
Kaouther Ben Hania
Networks
Tanit Films, Cinétéléfilms, Kwassa Films
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 155 votes Drama Released
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★ 6.5/10
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What is The Man Who Sold His Skin?

Topic: Film "The Man Who Sold His Skin" (2021). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2021
Status
Released
Runtime
104 minutes
Release date
Mar 15, 2021
Original language
AR
Origin
Germany, Belgium, France, Sweden, Tunisia
Studios
Tanit Films, Cinétéléfilms, Kwassa Films
Genres
Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 155 votes
Episode runtime
~104 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Tanit Films, Cinétéléfilms, Kwassa Films
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Topic: Film "The Man Who Sold His Skin" (2021).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Title: The Man Who Sold His Skin
Year: 2021
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1h 44m
US Release Date: 04/02/2021
Protagonist: Sam Ali, a Syrian refugee.
Plot: Sam Ali accepts to have his back tattooed by a sulfurous contemporary artist to be able to travel to Europe and find the love of his life. By doing so, he becomes a precious work of art.
Question posed in source: What price would you pay for freedom?
[2] Mentions streaming options (Netflix, HBO Max, Oneplay, Disney+) but asks if it's on them, doesn't confirm. It shows a 60% rating from 7,791 people.
[3] About "The Man Who Stole the Sun" (Irrelevant).
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Should you watch it?

“A Syrian refugee transforms his own body into a living art piece to secure his freedom.”

Reasons to watch
  • Explores the ethical boundaries between human rights and artistic ownership.
  • Features a unique, high-concept premise centered on the commodification of the human body.
  • Earned an Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature Film.
Keep in mind
  • The film deals with heavy, complex themes regarding the refugee experience that may be emotionally challenging.

Watch it if you enjoy thought-provoking dramas that critique the intersection of global politics and the elite art world.

The film maintains a serious and dramatic tone throughout its 104-minute runtime, suitable for mature audiences interested in social and artistic critique.

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Is The Man Who Sold His Skin worth watching?

The film is highly regarded, having received an Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature Film.

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Information regarding specific streaming platforms is not provided in the current source material.

How long is the film?

The film has a total runtime of one hour and forty-four minutes.

Is this a television series?

No, it is a feature-length drama film released in 2020 and 2021.

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