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On My Skin

On My Skin

The last seven days of Stefano Cucchi

20188.01h 40m

Overview

The incredible true story behind the most controversial Italian court cases in recent years. Stefano Cucchi was arrested for a minor crime and mysteriously found dead during his detention. In one week's time, a family is changed forever.

Directed by Alessio Cremonini
Written by Alessio Cremonini, Lisa Nur Sultan
Produced by Olivia Musini, Luigi Musini, Andrea Occhipinti
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Top Cast

Alessandro Borghi

Alessandro Borghi

Stefano Cucchi

Max Tortora

Max Tortora

Giovanni Cucchi

Jasmine Trinca

Jasmine Trinca

Ilaria Cucchi

Milvia Marigliano

Milvia Marigliano

Rita Calore

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Elisa Casavecchia

Giulia

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Aurora Casavecchia

Giulia

Mauro Conte

Mauro Conte

Carabiniere Arresto #1

Walter Nestola

Walter Nestola

Carabiniere Arresto #2

Davide Petrucci

Davide Petrucci

Carabiniere Arresto #3

Paolo D Bovani

Paolo D Bovani

Carabiniere Arresto #4

Themes & Keywords

biography

About On My Skin

On My Skin is a drama film released in 2018 exploring themes of biography. Directed by Alessio Cremonini, it stars Alessandro Borghi, Max Tortora, Jasmine Trinca. The incredible true story behind the most controversial Italian court cases in recent years. Stefano Cucchi was arrested for a minor crime and mysteriously found dead during his detention. In one week's time, a family is changed forever.

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