The Skin I Live In
2011
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Synopsis
A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
Key facts
Cast
Elena Anaya, Antonio Banderas, Marisa Paredes, Jan Cornet, Roberto Álamo, Eduard Fernández, José Luis Gómez, Blanca Suárez
Original language
Spanish
First release
August 17, 2011 (Belgium)
Production companies
DESEO, El Deseo
Based on
Tarantula
Awards
Saturn Award for Best International Film, BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language, Goya Award for Best Original Score, Goya Award for Best Actress, Goya Award for Best New Actor, Goya Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyles
Setting
Toledo
Filming locations
Madrid, Spain
Crew
Screenplay
Pedro Almodóvar
Producer
Agustín Almodóvar, Esther García
Cinematography
José Luis Alcaine
Editing
José Salcedo
Music
Alberto Iglesias
Special makeup effects
David Martí, Montse Ribé, Pablo Perona, Tamar Aviv
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- BAFTA Awards 2012 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2011 generic
- Fantastic Fest 2011
- New York Film Festival 2011 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2011 generic
Titles
| Original title | La piel que habito | Spanish |
| Québec French title | La Peau que j'habite | |
| Translated title | The Skin I Live in | English, Québec |
Soundtracks
| CD | La Piel Que Habito (Banda Sonora Original) - Alberto Iglesias, David Cerrejón (2011) | 8 releases, 2011: Lakeshore Records, Quartet Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Belgium | August 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | France | August 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | August 26, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | August 26, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Spain | September 2, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | September 8, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Poland | September 16, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Russia | September 22, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Italy | September 23, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | September 29, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | October 7, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | October 7, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Israel | October 13, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | October 13, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Austria | October 14, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | October 14, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Finland | October 14, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | October 14, 2011 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 14, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Germany | October 20, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Greece | October 20, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | October 21, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Canada | October 28, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | November 3, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | November 4, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Costa Rica | November 11, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Norway | November 11, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Romania | November 11, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Croatia | November 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | November 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | November 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Slovenia | November 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | November 25, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Greece | December 1, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | December 2, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Australia | December 26, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | December 29, 2011 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | December 29, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | December 30, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Chile | February 2, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Venezuela | February 3, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Malta | February 15, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Peru | March 8, 2012 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | March 15, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Japan | May 26, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Ecuador | June 8, 2012 |
| Theatrical | France | June 19, 2019 |
| Television | France | November 23, 2025 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (Spanish) | ||
| Home video | Singapore | December 25, 2011 |
| Home video | Egypt | April 25, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | Pedro Almodóvar |
| Cast | Elena Anaya, Antonio Banderas, Marisa Paredes (Marilia), Jan Cornet (Vicente), Roberto Álamo (Zeca), Eduard Fernández (Fulgencio), José Luis Gómez (President of the Institute of Biotechnology), Blanca Suárez (Norma Ledgard), Susi Sánchez (Vicente's mother), Bárbara Lennie (Cristina), Fernando Cayo (Surgeon), Chema Ruiz (Police officer), Buika (Singer), Ana Mena (Young Norma), Teresa Manresa (Casilda Efraiz), Agustín Almodóvar (Agustín), Miguel Almodóvar (Agustín's son), Marta R. Mahou (Yoga teacher on TV), Esther García (Presenter (uncredited)), Yolanda Brown (Conference participant) |
| Screenplay | Pedro Almodóvar |
| Producer | Agustín Almodóvar, Esther García |
| Cinematography | José Luis Alcaine |
| Editing | José Salcedo |
| Music | Alberto Iglesias |
| Production design | Antxón Gómez |
| Special makeup effects | David Martí, Montse Ribé, Pablo Perona, Tamar Aviv |
| Visual effects | Eduardo Díaz |
| Sound | Iván Marín |
| Costumes | Paco Delgado |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
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