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Scene from Under the Skin (1997)
Scene Details
| Duration: 36 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Jotell |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 7 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 720x480 | Added: 2007-May-10 |
Actresses in this Scene
Samantha Morton
Birth Name: Samantha Jane Morton
Birth Date: 1977-05-13
Birth Place: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
Details
Alternate Names: Саманта Мортон, سامانتا مورتون, サマンサ・モートン
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Full Biography
Samantha Jane Morton, born in 1977 in Nottingham, England, is an accomplished English actress known for her roles in independent films with dark themes, particularly period dramas. She began her career at age 15, appearing in British television series like 'Band of Gold' (1995-1996) and 'The History of Tom Jones: a Foundling' (1997). Morton's film credits include 'Emma' (1996), 'Jane Eyre' (1997), 'Under the Skin' (1997), 'Sweet and Lowdown' (1999), 'In America' (2003), 'Longford' (2006), and many others. She has received numerous awards, including a BAFTA Fellowship, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and was nominated for Academy Awards and Emmy Awards.
About the Movie: Under the Skin (1997)
Release Year: 1997
Nation: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: A flor de piel, Under the skin - Unter die Haut, A flor de piel, Ihon alla, Under hyn, Kato apo to petsi tis, Maszk nélkül, Under the Skin - A fior di pelle, Naga dusza
Director: Carine Adler
Writer: Carine Adler
Production & Genre
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Companies: BFI, Merseyside Film Production Fund, Rouge Films, Strange Dog
Genre: Drama
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Keywords
Keywords: woman director
Story
Under the Skin follows Iris (Samantha Morton), the younger sister of Rose (Jane Wood), who has always been their mother's favorite despite being married and pregnant herself. After their mother's death, Iris struggles to cope with her loss and spirals into a self-destructive pattern of sexual promiscuity. She leaves her steady boyfriend Gary for a series of one-night stands with strangers, alienating those around her including Gary, Rose, her friends, and employers. As Iris continues down this path, it appears that she may lose everything meaningful to her.
Summary
Under the Skin is a 1997 British drama directed by Carine Adler. The film explores themes of grief, identity, and self-destruction through the lens of its protagonist, Iris. Although married sisters Rose and Iris share a close bond, it is Iris who struggles most with their mother's death, leading her to engage in reckless sexual behavior as a coping mechanism. The movie offers a candid portrayal of female sexuality and its complexities, challenging societal norms and expectations.