A Disfigured Man Gets a New Face and Loses His Identity | Movie Recap

The Face of Another is a 1966 Japanese science-fiction film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara. It tells the story of an engineer whose face is badly injured in an accident. A doctor gives him a realistic mask, allowing him to hide his disfigurement. As he wears the mask, his personality begins to change. The film explores identity, appearance, and human behavior. It is considered an important work of Japanese cinema.