The Second Skin

Name: The Second Skin
Released: 2026-02-01

2026

Trailer

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.

Release Date

2026-02-01

Status

Released

Original Title

The Second Skin

Runtime

1h 2m

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United States of America, Mexico

Production Companies

Sonnet

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.

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