The man who sold his skin

19 Sep 2021, 9:00 PM

Let’s get straight to it, before we divert you

How much is the ticket? CZK 140

Where? At the Evergreen Terrace (DOX+ entrance)

To the movies with a test? We're following the government's current anti-Covid-19 regulations. You can prove that you're not infectious

Earphones are thoroughly disinfected. Please bring your own blankets.

Screening is part of the Febiofest.

Evergreen Terrace
Poupětova 3, Prague 7 – DOX+ entrance 
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A Syrian refugee seeking respite from war in Lebanese exile receives a mysterious offer that will allow him to gain the freedom he craves and find his lost love. But in the hands of a world-renowned artist, his back must be transformed into a work of art that will make him think more than ever about the definitions of happiness and personal freedom. A provocative reflection on the role of modern art that crosses the borders and walls of the modern world's galleries.

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania
Cast: Yahya Mahayni, Dea Liane, Koen De Bouw, Monica Bellucci
TUN, FRA, BEL SWE, DEU, 2020, 100 min
The film will be in Arabic, English, Flemish, French with Czech and English subtitles.

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