When I finished watching “Skinned Alive,” I immediately looked for the biography, not of Enescu, but of his director, Toma Enache, because I was surprised by the quality of the film. I think I finally understood George Enescu after watching the two hours of the film. Enache has directed four times since 2013 and also did theater in Bucharest. He was always noted for his quality.
The credits are visually fascinating. Statues that decompose as icons of a looming tragedy. I got access to Enescu through Enache’s account. A brilliant violinist and composer who plans to compose an opera, in love with a princess who is married with children. A true story too close to fiction.
I very much enjoyed the reconstruction of a fascinating time, as it was the first years of the twentieth century, especially in Romania. The careful details of costumes and scenery do not go unnoticed, and the most intense moments generate an eclectic vibe between cinema and theater that shine like explosions, which sometimes seem surreal.
It is difficult to find in modern cinema so much respect for the spirit of classical narratives. Its style and atmosphere remind us of the great masters of Italian or German cinema. Enache does not compromise in its pursuit of excellence.
The performances are good, but the management is present every minute. At times, the flawless lighting work and camera movements remind us of superproductions.
Enjoy!
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