The story follows , a world-famous war photojournalist celebrated for an iconic image he captured 20 years ago: a young girl flying through the air following a bomb explosion. He returns to the now-peaceful but still troubled African country where the photo was taken to receive a prestigious peace award.
However, his visit takes a dangerous turn during an interview with , a local journalist with a hidden agenda. As their conversation progresses, it becomes clear that Hanna knows a dark secret about the photograph that only Salomon could confirm, leading to a tense, high-stakes confrontation where she seeks a deadly form of justice for the past. Cast and Production Óscar Jaenada as Frederick Salomon Ella Kweku as Hanna Fernando Tejero as Arellano Lidia Nené as Ida Director : David Martín-Porras Writer : Guillem Clua (based on his play) Critical Reception The story follows , a world-famous war photojournalist
(original Spanish title: La piel en llamas ) is a 2022 Spanish political thriller directed by David Martín-Porras . Based on the renowned stage play by Guillem Clua , the film explores the dark side of war photojournalism and the moral complexities of Western intervention in conflict zones. Plot Summary As their conversation progresses, it becomes clear that
: Dark, suspenseful, and provocative, it has been described as a "gruellingly suspenseful" thriller that "jabs at the audience like a knife in the dark". Plot Summary : Dark, suspenseful, and provocative, it
: It addresses the exploitation of colonial subjects by Western media and the "ambivalence of developed nations' intervention" in war-torn countries.