Skin of Man, Heart of Beast (1999) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language

1999 · 100 mins · French

Directed by

Hélène Angel

Starring

Guilaine Londez, Cyril Lecomte, Pascal Cervo, Marc Brunet, Christian Mazucchini, Bernard Blancan

After fifteen years away, a man returns to his family. Five‑year‑old Aurelie instantly bonds with the stranger, while her older sister distrusts him, fearing bad luck. The adults remain oblivious until tragedy strikes, leaving the two sisters to bear its full weight. The film pays tribute to the raw, distant world of childhood that shapes us all.