Skin
Synopsis
Based on the true story of a black girl who was born to two white Afrikaner parents in South Africa during the apartheid era.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
SKIN Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-21
Top Cast
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Sophie Okonedo
Sandra Laing
Sam Neill
Abraham Laing
Alice Krige
Sannie Lang
Tony Kgoroge
Petrus Zwane
Ella Ramangwane
Young Sandra
Morné Visser
Doctor Sparks
Faniswa Yisa
Nora Molefe
Tongayi Chirisa
Township Priest
Danny Keogh
Van Tonder
Jeremy Crutchley
TV Reporter
Terri Ann Eckstein
Elsie Laing (aged 19)
Bongani Masondo
Henry Laing (aged 20)
Dan Robbertse
Factory Foreman
Jonathan Taylor
TV Sound Recordist
Nomathamsanga Baleka
Factory Worker
Hannes Brummer
Leon Laing
Onida Cowan
Miss Van Uys
Jacques Gombault
Teacher Saying Grace
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 30, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 25, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Fabian
- Screenplay & Story
- Jessie Keyt, Helen Crawley, Helena Kriel
- Original Score
- Hélène Muddiman
- Original Title
- Skin
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Zulu, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Elysian Films, Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Fabian
Jessie Keyt, Helen Crawley, Helena Kriel, Anthony Fabian
Hélène Muddiman
Dewald Aukema, Jonathan Partridge
St. John O'Rorke
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Fabian
Director
Jessie Keyt
Screenplay
Helen Crawley
Screenplay
Helena Kriel
Screenplay
Hélène Muddiman
Original Music Composer
St. John O'Rorke
Editor
Dewald Aukema
Director of Photography
Jonathan Partridge
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Skin about?
Based on the true story of a black girl who was born to two white Afrikaner parents in South Africa during the apartheid era.
Who directed Skin?
Skin was directed by Anthony Fabian.
Who stars in Skin?
The principal cast of Skin includes Sophie Okonedo, Sam Neill, Alice Krige, Tony Kgoroge, Ella Ramangwane.
When was Skin released and how long is it?
Skin was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Skin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skin was composed by Hélène Muddiman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Skin?
Skin holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).