Film - In My Skin November 9, 2003

Esther, a young writer, becomes preoccupied with her body and skin, especially her healing wounds after suffering deep gashes to her leg in a fall. Before long she opens them back up. Her boyfriend becomes understandably concerned and angry, but his inability to empathize alienates Esther further. This intelligent film stays quiet about what and why this is happening ? social, professional, biological pressures all seem like relevant but insufficient explanations. Influenced by feminist and avant-garde performance art, In My Skin examines the body as a boundary and as a battleground. (Directed by Marina De Van; France; 2003; 93 min)