Film archive, 2026

The Second Skin

Director Mariia Lapidus

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Three female filmmakers re-enact the testimonies of sexual violence survivors through a raw blend of stop-motion, performance, and documentary rehearsals. Together, they are trying to transform trauma into a shared act of resistance, remembrance, solidarity and hope.

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Film details

Director: Mariia Lapidus
Country/Region: United States, Mexico
Year: 2026
Length: 62min
Original language: Russian
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Director

Mariia Lapidus

Credits

Director: Mariia Lapidus
Producer: Mariia Lapidus, Maria Alejandra Rojas, Arturo SALAZAR

Festival appearances1

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The Second SkinWest Lake International Documentary Festival 2026, No. 8Glory of Documentary: Invisible Bodies

Festival history1

西湖国际纪录片大会, 2026Glory of Documentary: Invisible Bodies, Official selection

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