(also known as The Skin or La Pelle ) is a 1981 war drama directed by Liliana Cavani , adapted from the controversial 1949 semi-autobiographical novel by Curzio Malaparte . The film clocks in at approximately 02:13:22 and is known for its unflinching, often grotesque portrayal of Naples in 1944 following the Allied liberation. Core Narrative and Themes
: As General Mark Clark, the American commander. Claudia Cardinale : As Princess Consuelo Caracciolo. Ken Marshall : As Jimmy Wren. Accolades and Legacy La Peau - (1981) Vf 02:13:22
: The story explores the moral and physical degradation of a starving population. It depicts a city where everything, including human dignity and "the skin" (life itself), is for sale to survive. (also known as The Skin or La Pelle
The film was selected to compete for the at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival . It remains a polarizing work due to its graphic depictions of the horrors of war and its cynical view of human nature during occupation. Claudia Cardinale : As Princess Consuelo Caracciolo