To travel to Europe and live with the love of his life, Sam Ali, a Syrian refugee, has his back tattooed by one of the world’s leading contemporary artists. However, by turning his own body into a prestigious piece of art, Sam will realize that his decision might actually mean anything but freedom.

What price dignity? So asks this sinuous drama from Kaouther Ben Hania, as a refugee trades the proverbial pound of flesh for safe passage. Crafted as elaborately as its hero’s skin is inked, this Oscar®-nominated film scratches its satirical criticisms into the varnish of the extractive art world.