The Skin

~The skin moves the world!

Overview

Based on the memoirs of author Curzio Malaparte, diplomatic liaison between the Allied and Italian forces after the defeat of the Nazis in Italy, The Skin follows the collapse of Italian society under the US occupation and the desperate measures required for survival.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1981-08-27
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 131 min

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