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THE SECOND SKIN

Name: The Second Skin
Director: Mariia Lapidus
Genre: Drama
Duration: 62 min

Directed by Mariia Lapidus

United States, Mexico, 2026

Drama

62 minutes

Synopsis

In an empty studio space, three female filmmakers re-enact the testimonies of the survivors of sexual violence in Russia, using stop-motion, performance and pseudo-documentary rehearsals.

Synopsis

In an empty studio space, three female filmmakers re-enact the testimonies of the survivors of sexual violence in Russia, using stop-motion, performance and pseudo-documentary rehearsals.

Beautiful, interesting, incredible cinema.

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THE SECOND SKIN

Directed by Mariia Lapidus

United States, Mexico, 2026

Drama

62 minutes

Synopsis

In an empty studio space, three female filmmakers re-enact the testimonies of the survivors of sexual violence in Russia, using stop-motion, performance and pseudo-documentary rehearsals.

Synopsis

In an empty studio space, three female filmmakers re-enact the testimonies of the survivors of sexual violence in Russia, using stop-motion, performance and pseudo-documentary rehearsals.