Skin (2008)

Hatred Was His Way Out

Skin (2008) poster

In the late Seventies, a Dutch teenager named Frankie, who is the son of a holocaust survivor, lives in a working class area in Holland. Frankie’s mother is taken to hospital in a terminal condition, causing a bigger rift between him and his father. This leads to Frankie becoming the interest of the local Nazi skinhead group.

Director: Hanro Smitsman
Genre: Drama, History, Family
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Het Paleis van Boem
Cinematography: Joost Rietdijk
Editing: Marc Bechtold
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: en

Themes

Resistance Against Racism, Seeds of Intolerance and Hatred, Inspiring True Stories, Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

psychopath, 1970s, based on true story, racism

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skin about?
In the late Seventies, a Dutch teenager named Frankie, who is the son of a holocaust survivor, lives in a working class area in Holland. Frankie’s mother is taken to hospital in a terminal condition, causing a bigger rift between him and his father. This leads to Frankie becoming the interest of the local Nazi skinhead group.
Who directed Skin?
Skin was directed by Hanro Smitsman.
Who stars in Skin?
Skin stars John Buijsman, Chris Comvalius, Guus Dam, Robert de Hoog, Lukas Dijkema, Sylvia Poorta.
How long is Skin?
Skin has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Skin?
Skin is a Drama, History, Family film.
Where was Skin produced?
Skin was produced in Netherlands.
What are the themes of Skin?
The themes of Skin include: Resistance Against Racism, Seeds of Intolerance and Hatred, Inspiring True Stories, Social Commentary and Reflection.