The Great Ephemeral Skin (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, The Great Ephemeral Skin is a drama film directed by Bastian Zimmermann, running about 42 minutes.
What it’s about. Inside the claustrophobic scenery of a fancy apartment in the city of Frankfurt three men and a woman lock themselves in for ten days. Oskar and Julia are a couple. They have sex and let themselves be filmed. Benjamin and Bastian are behind the camera, trying to get pictures of absolute intimacy. Closeness as it can only be found among lovers.
Who’s in it. The Great Ephemeral Skin stars Oskar Klinkhammer, Julia Laube, Bastian Zimmermann and Benjamin Van Bebber.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Great Ephemeral Skin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Ephemeral Skin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Ephemeral Skin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Ephemeral Skin (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Ephemeral Skin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Ephemeral Skin worth watching?
- The Great Ephemeral Skin holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Ephemeral Skin?
- The Great Ephemeral Skin stars Oskar Klinkhammer, Julia Laube, Bastian Zimmermann and Benjamin Van Bebber.
- When was The Great Ephemeral Skin released?
- The Great Ephemeral Skin was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 42 minutes.