Skin on Skin
Synopsis
An industrial slaughterhouse somewhere in Germany. Jakob is a security guard, while Boris from Bosnia does the slaughtering. Amid the cold and the violence, a silent bond develops between the two, as does an unspoken longing for freedom.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna Shorts
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Schneckenburger
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Schneckenburger, Marie Wagner
- Original Title
- Skin on Skin
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Bosnian
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, SWR, ARTE, 3sat
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Schneckenburger
Simon Schneckenburger, Marie Wagner
Nico Schrenk
Lukas Wengorz
Marc Colditz, Leon Döhner, Gerd Scherrmann, Tim Bengel, Christoph Kahleys
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Schneckenburger
Director
Simon Schneckenburger
Writer
Nico Schrenk
Director of Photography
Marc Colditz
Producer
Bartholomäus Martin Kleppek
Production Design
Leon Döhner
Producer
Gerd Scherrmann
Producer
Marie Wagner
Costume Design
Christin-Marlen Freyler
Costume Design
Lukas Wengorz
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Skin on Skin.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skin on Skin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Skin on Skin about?
An industrial slaughterhouse somewhere in Germany. Jakob is a security guard, while Boris from Bosnia does the slaughtering. Amid the cold and the violence, a silent bond develops between the two, as does an unspoken longing for freedom.
Who directed Skin on Skin?
Skin on Skin was directed by Simon Schneckenburger.
Who stars in Skin on Skin?
The principal cast of Skin on Skin includes Jonas Smulders, Jurij Drevenšek, Christian Koch, Michael Morgenstern.
When was Skin on Skin released and how long is it?
Skin on Skin was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 30m.