Skin
“Hatred Was His Way Out”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailer Skin
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-21
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hanro Smitsman
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanro Smitsman, Philip Delmaar, Germen Boelens
- Original Score
- Het Paleis van Boem
- Original Title
- Skin
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hanro Smitsman
Hanro Smitsman, Philip Delmaar, Germen Boelens
Het Paleis van Boem
Joost Rietdijk
Marc Bechtold
Department Leadership Roster
Hanro Smitsman
Director
Hanro Smitsman
Writer
Philip Delmaar
Writer
Germen Boelens
Writer
Joost Rietdijk
Director of Photography
Marc Bechtold
Editor
Joyce van Diepen
Production Design
Manon Blom
Costume Design
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skin
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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?
The principal cast of Skin includes John Buijsman, Chris Comvalius, Guus Dam, Robert de Hoog, Lukas Dijkema.
When was Skin released and how long is it?
Skin was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Skin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skin was composed by Het Paleis van Boem.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Skin?
Skin holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).