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Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Haniaâs 2020 film The Man Who Sold His Skin is an entry from France and Tunisia under the World Panorama section at the 51st edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at Goa. The screening of the film on Day 9 of the festival also marks the Indian premiere of the 104-minute film. The story revolves around a Syrian refugee who escapes the civil war in his country and leaves for Lebanon.
The film depicts the extent to which the man is willing to go, to chase his dreams and live a life he desires. He agrees to get tattooed by an artist and be exhibited to be able to go to Brussels to meet his ex-girlfriend. The refugee has been portrayed by Syrian newcomer Yahya Mahayni, who has received several accolades for his performance.