The Skin I live in
Ever since his wife was burned in a car crash, Dr. Robert Ledgard (Antonio Banderas), 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 needs an accomplice and a human guinea pig. Scruples were never a problem. Marilia (Marisa Paredes), the woman who looked after him from the day he was born, is his most faithful accomplice. And as for the human guinea pig... (2011) El Deseo presents a film by Almodóvar ; produced by Esther García ; written by Pedro Almodóvar in collaboration with Agustín Almodóvar ; directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Starring: Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Marisa Paredes, Jan Cornet, Roberto Alamo.
Primary Title
- The Skin I live in
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 3 February 2013
Start Time
- 09 : 30
Finish Time
- 11 : 30
Duration
- 120:00
Channel
- Rialto Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- Ever since his wife was burned in a car crash, Dr. Robert Ledgard (Antonio Banderas), 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 needs an accomplice and a human guinea pig. Scruples were never a problem. Marilia (Marisa Paredes), the woman who looked after him from the day he was born, is his most faithful accomplice. And as for the human guinea pig... (2011) El Deseo presents a film by Almodóvar ; produced by Esther García ; written by Pedro Almodóvar in collaboration with Agustín Almodóvar ; directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Starring: Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Marisa Paredes, Jan Cornet, Roberto Alamo.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- Spanish
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Thrillers (Motion pictures)
- Feature films--Spain
- Human experimentation in medicine--Drama
- Surgery, Plastic--Drama
Contributors
- Almodóvar, Pedro, (Director)
Subjects
- Thrillers (Motion pictures)
- Feature films--Spain
- Human experimentation in medicine--Drama
- Surgery, Plastic--Drama