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Features: DVD, Rated R, English, Subtitled
Starring Academy Award nominee Javier Bardem (Before Night Falls) and acclaimed Spanish actors Cecilia Roth (All About My Mother), Ariadna Gil (Belle Epoque) and Jordi Molla (Blow), Second Skin is a film about a man torn between his loving family and his passion for a secret lover. Set in modern-day Madrid, Alberto (Molla) appears to lead the perfect life; He has a successful career, a beautiful wife Elena (Gil) and a loving son. When Elena accidentally stumbles upon a hotel receipt in Alberto's jacket she suspects Alberto has been unfaithful. But what she never imagined was that Alberto was involved in a passionate affair with another man, Diego (Bardem), a sexy, confident young surgeon. When Elena discovers her husband' s secret, she leaves him. Desperate to save his idealistic life, Alberto tries to convince Elena--and himself--that his affair with Diego was a mistake. But Alberto soon learns his love for Diego is real. When Diego encourages Alberto to a start a new life; one that is true to himself, this compelling triangle takes a turn that no one expects.
"Extremely well acted by the four primary actors, this is a seriously intended movie that is not easily forgotten." Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune
"Vera has created a provocative, absorbing drama that reveals the curse of a self-hatred instilled by rigid social mores." Kevin Thomas, L.A. Times
"Steamy!" Gary Morris, Bay Area Reporter
Editor's Note
A Madrid couple, Elena and Alberto, seem to have a happy marriage complete with professional success and a loving son. Elena (Cecilia Roth) stumbles across infidelity, however, when she finds a hotel receipt in Alberto's pocket. Discovering Alberto (Jordi Molla) has been unfaithful is now not a surprise to her, but who Alberto is having the affair with does cause a shock. Alberto has been involved with another man, Diego (Javier Bardem), for some time. Unable to leave his idealized life behind, Alberto now struggles to save his marriage and forget his feelings for the sexy Diego.
| Features | Cast And Crew Profiles | | Photo Gallery | | Subtitles: English | | Original Theatrical Trailer | | English Language Trailer | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Audio: Spanish |
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Release Information
| | Studio: New Yorker Films |
| Release Date: 4/15/2003 |
| Running Time: 104 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1999 | | Catalog ID: 87203-R | | UPC: 00717119872359 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: Spanish | | Available Audio Tracks: Spanish | | Available Subtitles: English | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew
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| | Professional Reviews | San Francisco Chronicle 8 of 10
Its penetrating and humane gaze focuses on the relationships and emotions of three people locked in a love triangle that's not making any of them happy. The director explores all three sides of his story with a sensitivity and an inquisitiveness reminiscent of Truffaut. Add to that a dose of Spanish fire and a modern filmmaker's willingness to go graphic with the sex scenes, and this strong film comes into focus. - Mick LaSalle
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