The Man Who Sold His Skin

The Man Who Sold His Skin

What price would you pay for freedom?

Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania

Produced by Tanit Films, Cinétéléfilms

2021104 min6.6 / 10

A morally complex drama about a Syrian refugee who commodifies his body and identity in pursuit of freedom and love, exploring the costs of desperation and artistic exploitation.

To be able to travel to Europe and find the love of his life, Sam Ali, a Syrian refugee, accepts to have his back tattooed by one of the most sulfurous contemporary artist; becoming that way a precious work of art.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Man Who Sold His Skin sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is The Man Who Sold His Skin violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Man Who Sold His Skin scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does The Man Who Sold His Skin end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Man Who Sold His Skin easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Man Who Sold His Skin

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Man Who Sold His Skin

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Man Who Sold His Skin, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Man Who Sold His Skin, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Man Who Sold His Skin, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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