
Broken Embraces(2009)
Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.


“The things the love of a madman can do...”
A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.

Antonio Banderas
Dr. Robert Ledgard

Elena Anaya
Vera Cruz / Gal

Marisa Paredes
Marilia

Jan Cornet
Vicente

Roberto Álamo
Zeca

Eduard Fernández
Fulgencio

José Luis Gómez
President of the Institute of Biotechnology

Blanca Suárez
Norma Ledgard

Susi Sánchez
Vicente's mother

Bárbara Lennie
Cristina
The Skin I Live In is a drama, horror, mystery, thriller film released in 2011 exploring themes of mask, based on novel or book, madrid, spain, isolation, obsession, face transplant. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, it stars Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Marisa Paredes. A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
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