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The Man Who Sold His Skin (2021)

1h 44m 2021 Germany, Belgium, France, Sweden, Tunisia

Sam Ali, a Syrian refugee, seeks to reunite with his lost love in Europe. To achieve this dream, he makes a bold decision: allowing a notorious contemporary artist to tattoo his back, transforming him into a living artwork. This unconventional arrangement opens doors for Sam but also leads to unexpected challenges and moral dilemmas. As he navigates the complexities of identity and commodification, the story explores the lengths one will go to for love and freedom, ultimately questioning the price of art and the human experience.

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