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Tattoos: Tous tatoués !
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Tattoos: Tous tatoués !

Nov 16, 2013
0h 55m
★ 0.0

Overview

How did they migrate from the margin to the masses, from underground to mainstream? Tattoos have now permeated all levels of society, but what does the practice of tattooing actually convey? A remarkable investigation into the powers of tattooing. From Los Angeles to Tokyo, Paris to Amsterdam, the film will intermix personal stories from several key characters.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Résistance Films
Temps noir
ARTE

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