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Skin of Man, Heart of Beast (1999): Cast

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Skin of Man, Heart of Beast is a 1999 drama thriller directed by Hélène Angel, starring Cathy Hinderchied as Aurelie, Serge Riaboukine and Guilaine Londez. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Skin of Man, Heart of Beast (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Hélène Angel
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Skin of Man, Heart of Beast About?

The premise of Skin of Man, Heart of Beast without spoilers.

After fifteen years away, a man returns to his family. Five‑year‑old Aurelie instantly bonds with the stranger, while her older sister distrusts him, fearing bad luck. The adults remain oblivious until tragedy strikes, leaving the two sisters to bear its full weight. The film pays tribute to the raw, distant world of childhood that shapes us all.

Skin of Man, Heart of Beast Themes & Keywords

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  • vomiting
  • young
  • f rated
  • breasts
  • supermarket
  • jacket
  • wristwatch
  • southern alps
  • shoes
  • radio
  • military
  • mud
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  • monkey
  • hippopotamus
  • breaking someone's nose
  • broken nose
  • eating lice
  • lice
  • stomachache
  • wealth
  • night light
  • cross
  • fairy creature
  • pay phone
  • carnival ride
  • carnival
  • band
  • cannibalism
  • dollhouse
  • dental braces
  • preacher
  • sick leave
  • scandal
  • teasing
  • shot in the head
  • gift
  • car as a gift
  • car
  • swimsuit
  • belching
  • insect
  • firefly
  • song
  • singing
  • singer
  • revenge
  • forest
  • woods
  • pajamas
  • brothel
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Cast & crew

Skin of Man, Heart of Beast Cast & Characters

Cathy Hinderchied leads the cast as Aurelie, with Serge Riaboukine as Francky and Guilaine Londez as Annie. Directed by Hélène Angel; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Hélène Angel

More films directed by Hélène Angel, best-rated first: Peau d'homme coeur de bête, Everybody Lies, What’s Wrong with My Family? and Last Dance.

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Skin of Man, Heart of Beast Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Peau d'homme, cœur de bête” and “人面兽心”.

Also known as
  • Peau d'homme, cœur de bête
  • 人面兽心
  • Шкура человека, сердце зверя
  • Skóra człowieka, krew bestii

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Skin of Man, Heart of Beast FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Skin of Man, Heart of Beast, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Skin of Man, Heart of Beast?

Skin of Man, Heart of Beast runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Skin of Man, Heart of Beast released?

Skin of Man, Heart of Beast was released on August 11, 1999.

Who directed Skin of Man, Heart of Beast?

Skin of Man, Heart of Beast was directed by Hélène Angel.

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Who is in the cast of Skin of Man, Heart of Beast?

Skin of Man, Heart of Beast stars Cathy Hinderchied as Aurelie, Serge Riaboukine as Francky and Guilaine Londez as Annie, among 18 credited actors.

Does Skin of Man, Heart of Beast have a post-credit scene?

No. Skin of Man, Heart of Beast has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Skin of Man, Heart of Beast in?

The original language of Skin of Man, Heart of Beast is French.

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