French distributor Pathe have released the first proper theatrical teaser for Pedro Almodovar's highly-anticipated THE SKIN I LIVE IN (LA PIEL QUE HABITO), which recently premiered in Cannes Film Festival. Check out the video below.
While I admit that one-minute teaser is brief, there's no doubt the controversial subject depicted in this movie should make this one of the must-see lists among movie fans! Check out the synopsis below.
Ever since his wife was burned in a car crash, Dr. Robert Ledgard, an eminent plastic surgeon, has been interested in creating a new skin with which he could have saved her. After twelve years, he manages to cultivate a skin that is a real shield against every assault.
In addition to years of study and experimentation, Robert needed a further three things: no scruples, an accomplice and a human guinea pig. Scruples were never a problem. Marilia, the woman who looked after him from the day he was born, is his most faithful accomplice. And as for the human guinea pig...
In addition to years of study and experimentation, Robert needed a further three things: no scruples, an accomplice and a human guinea pig. Scruples were never a problem. Marilia, the woman who looked after him from the day he was born, is his most faithful accomplice. And as for the human guinea pig...