In My Skin
A Parisian marketing professional, Esther (Marina de Van) has a gruesome secret. She's been obsessed with the damage she can inflict upon her own body ever since sustaining a deep cut in an accident. Esther cuts her flesh with knives, scissors and other sharp household objects. Her behavior, of course, deeply worries her boyfriend Vincent (Laurent Lucas), but Esther can't stop harming herself. Soon her self-mutilation places her in mortal danger.
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Director
: Marina de Van -
Casting
: Marina de Van, Laurent Lucas, Lea Drucker -
Production
: Laurence Farenc
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Summary
While In My Skin may have its share of issues, originality is not one of them. While some viewers might be put off by the lack of a traditional plot formula and an explanation for the protagonist's actions, the film deserves significant credit for daring to break away from the mainstream and offering something refreshingly different to most movie enthusiasts. Over the past few years, France has emerged as a prominent force in modern horror cinema, and while this film cannot be directly compared to other gory French horrors, it undoubtedly contributes to solidifying the nation's position at the top.