The Second Skin

Overview

In an empty studio space, three female filmmakers re-enact the testimonies of the survivors of sexual violence in Russia, using stop-motion, performance and pseudo-documentary rehearsals. As their fragile and sometimes ambiguous creative process unfolds, the filmmakers become both subjects and guides, inviting viewers into a shared gesture of remembrance, grief and empathy.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 1, 2026

Original language

English

Spoken languages

Russian

Countries

United States of America, Mexico

Production

Sonnet

Cast

Mariia Lapidus,Lera Vetkhova,Margo Shkalina

Director

Mariia Lapidus

Writer

Mariia Lapidus

Producer

Mariia Lapidus

Cinematography

Lera Vetkhova

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt39376855