The Second Skin · 2026
The Second Skin (2026) is a Documentary film directed by Mariia Lapidus, starring Lera Vetkhova, Margo Shkalina, Mariia Lapidus.
Documentary
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.
Cast
Lera Vetkhova, Margo Shkalina, Mariia Lapidus
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What is "The Second Skin" about?
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.
When was "The Second Skin" released?
The Second Skin was released in 2026.
Who stars in "The Second Skin"?
The cast includes Lera Vetkhova, Margo Shkalina, Mariia Lapidus.
