The skin under my girdle (2025)
After becoming a widow, a 76-year-old Jewish woman, rediscovers her body, desire, and the freedom to live without guilt. Between close friends and new connections, she explores her sexuality while dealing with a son who struggles to understand her vitality. An intimate and luminous story about pleasure in old age, friendship as refuge, and the right to inhabit desire at any age.
Director: Daniela Novak
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: September 30, 2025
Cast
- Mercedes Carbonella - Marcela
- Merceditas Elordi - Judith
- Marta Rial - Esther
- Ariel Bar-On - Manuel
- Guillermo Flores - Lito
- Marcos Horrisberger - Fernando
- Lizardo Laphitz - Héctor
- Mariano Ulanovsky - Marcos
- Marisol Contreras - Marian
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sofía Garay
Editing: Andrés Brandariz
Country: Argentina
Original Language: es
Themes
Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Friendship and Bonds
Keywords
female friendship, lost, vejez
More Films by Director: Daniela Novak
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The skin under my girdle about?
- After becoming a widow, a 76-year-old Jewish woman, rediscovers her body, desire, and the freedom to live without guilt. Between close friends and new connections, she explores her sexuality while dealing with a son who struggles to understand her vitality. An intimate and luminous story about pleasure in old age, friendship as refuge, and the right to inhabit desire at any age.
- Who directed The skin under my girdle?
- The skin under my girdle was directed by Daniela Novak.
- Who stars in The skin under my girdle?
- The skin under my girdle stars Mercedes Carbonella, Merceditas Elordi, Marta Rial, Ariel Bar-On, Guillermo Flores, Marcos Horrisberger.
- How long is The skin under my girdle?
- The skin under my girdle has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is The skin under my girdle?
- The skin under my girdle is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was The skin under my girdle produced?
- The skin under my girdle was produced in Argentina.
- What are the themes of The skin under my girdle?
- The themes of The skin under my girdle include: Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Friendship and Bonds.