ENESCU - Skinned Alive
a film by Toma Enache
November 30, 2024, at 6:00 PM
Romanian Athenaeum Bucharest
ENESCU is coming to your city!
Do not miss the premiere screening of the film "Enescu – Skinned Alive", directed by Toma Enache, in his presence and that of some team members. You will have the chance to ask them questions at the end of the screening!
The film "Enescu, Skinned Alive" will be presented exclusively at gala premieres in 30 cities across the country, in the presence of the director and some team members, offering the audience a unique cinematic experience.
"Enescu – Skinned Alive" follows a disturbing and captivating story about creation and love and the challenges of the legendary composer George Enescu, revealing his human side, the sufferings and sacrifices he endured to fulfill his artistic destiny and his unique love for Princess Maruca Cantacuzino. Through sensitive and profound direction, Toma Enache brings to the public an emotional exploration of a genius's soul, in a film that combines music, history, and personal drama.
This is the opportunity to live a novel cinematic experience and discover an unseen part of Enescu's life, presented on the big screen in a limited series of projections. Secure your place at this gala premiere and witness a story about courage, art, and sacrifice!
Toma Enache, the director of the film "ENESCU, Skinned Alive", was recently awarded the "Premio Cultura" at the cultural event "Leoni, Gattopardi di Sicilia", organized at Palazzo Donà dalle Rose, in Venice. This project was created and directed by Nino Graziano Luca, in collaboration with Countess Chiara Modica Donà dalle Rose, under the patronage of the Cultural Commission of the Chamber of Deputies in Italy and the International Dance Council UNESCO.
Director Toma Enache emphasizes: "This film aims to highlight not only the genius of composer George Enescu but also his human side. I hope that through this production we bring the audience closer to Enescu's soul and make him loved as he deserves. Beyond the genius composer, there is the man Enescu, whom the audience can discover in this film. I hope our film contributes to taming some of our fellow humans, something Enescu aimed to do, through his music. Maybe not just to tame them, but also to make them love him as he deserves."
The film benefits from a remarkable cast, with Mircea Dragoman playing George Enescu and Theodora Sandu as Princess Maruca, alongside renowned actors such as Cezara Dafinescu, Manuela Hărăbor, Adrian Titieni, Cristian Sofron, Kira Hagi, Pavel Ulici, Filip Ristovski, Erica Moldovan, Codrin Dănilă, and the late Constantin Codrescu. The costumes are created by Italian Stefano Nicolao, famous for his work on Oscar-winning productions, and the music brings together works by George Enescu and original compositions by Sebastian Androne-Nakanishi, named "Composer of the Year 2022" at the International Classical Music Awards.
The soundtrack is performed by the French National Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Cristian Măcelaru, artistic director of the George Enescu Festival, and by the Romanian Radio National Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Horia Andreescu. Also, violinist Alexandru Tomescu adds a distinct note to this sound production. The soundtrack also includes an original musical fragment, performed by George Enescu on the violin and Dinu Lipatti on the piano.
On the film's Facebook and Instagram pages, the complete list with the date and location of each premiere is posted. Check the list and don't miss the only chance to watch "Enescu – Skinned Alive" in your city!
About the film:
George Enescu, a brilliant composer and violinist, is at the peak of his career and dreams of composing an opera. He falls in love with Princess Maruca, who inspires and challenges him. Although Maruca loves him passionately, she is bound to her husband and children. Fate liberates her from marriage, but will it be enough for the two to be happy together? And the opera? Will Enescu ever manage to compose it?
Title: "Enescu – Skinned Alive"
Duration: 120 minutes
Soundtrack: French National Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Cristian Măcelaru and Romanian Radio National Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Horia Andreescu
Director: Toma Enache
Producers: Marta Maria Mocanu, Elena Enache
Release Date: November 2, 2024
For additional details regarding the above event, please contact the organizing entity: Asociația C.L.A. La Steaua, CIF ,12708800 BUCHAREST
