In My Skin

The film "In My Skin" (2002) tells the story of Esther, a young woman played by Marina de Van, who develops an unsettling secret relationship with her own body after suffering a disfiguring leg injury. As she becomes increasingly obsessed with self-mutilation, Esther's grip on reality begins to slip, leading to a downward spiral of destruction and chaos in her personal and professional life. Through Esther's disturbing journey, the film explores themes of bodily autonomy, identity, and the blurring of pleasure and pain.