The Man Who Sold His Skin (2020) May 2026

Released in 2020, The Man Who Sold His Skin (Arabic: ar-rajul allaḏī bāʿa ẓahrahu ) is a satirical drama directed and written by Tunisian filmmaker . The film is inspired by real events and follows a Syrian refugee who turns his body into a living piece of art to gain passage to Europe. Core Premise & Plot

By becoming a "commodity," Sam gains the legal freedom to travel that he lacked as a human refugee. He is shipped to Belgium to be exhibited as a silent, live installation in art galleries. The Man Who Sold His Skin (2020)

Godefroi tattoos a Schengen visa onto Sam’s back. Released in 2020, The Man Who Sold His