Skin

2007 0h 16m EN

Synopsis

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Robert tries to rekindle a relationship with his teenage daughters Emma and Zoe on their last holiday together before the divorce. He slowly begins to realize that not only has he lost access to all that he loves, but Emma, his youngest, maybe affected in a personal and destructive way.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Mia Wasikowska
Emma
Eloise Winestock
Zoe
David Roberts
Rhondda Findleton

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Claire McCarthy
Writers: Claire McCarthy

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RUNTIME

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Tight 16-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Claire McCarthy, shot by Denson Baker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Yezerski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Rodrigo Balart shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Mia Wasikowska and Eloise Winestock and David Roberts carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1084969 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Claire McCarthy directs. Denson Baker behind the camera. Michael Yezerski scores. Rodrigo Balart cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 16-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 19 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Claire McCarthy, shot by Denson Baker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Michael Yezerski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Rodrigo Balart shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Mia Wasikowska and Eloise Winestock and David Roberts carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1084969 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.