Yahya Mahayni (centre) in a still from The Man Who Sold His Skin (category IIA; Arabic, English, French, Flemish), directed by Kaouther Ben Hani. Dea Liane co-stars.
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The Man Who Sold His Skin movie review: Tunisia’s Oscar nominee is a refugee drama doubling as a contemporary art satire
- Nominated for best international feature at the 2021 Oscars, this Tunisian film from director Kaouther Ben Hania follows two young lovers separated by civil war
- Yahya Mahayni and Dea Liane excel in the lead roles but the rest of the cast struggles, especially Monica Bellucci in her inconsequential role
Yahya Mahayni (centre) in a still from The Man Who Sold His Skin (category IIA; Arabic, English, French, Flemish), directed by Kaouther Ben Hani. Dea Liane co-stars.
