Enescu, Skinned Alive

Enescu, Skinned Alive

2024 · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Music, History

Brilliant composer and violinist George Enescu is at the peak of his career and wants to compose an opera. He falls in love with a princess, Maruca, who inspires and challenges him. She is fascinated by Enescu and his music, she loves him passionately, but has a duty towards her husband and her two children. Destiny will release her from the chains of marriage, but will that be enough for the genius and the princess to live happily ever after?

Directed by Toma Enache · Written by Toma Enache

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Mircea Dragoman George Enescu
Teodora Sandu Princess Maruca
Pavel Ulici Nae Ionescu
Kira Hagi Alice Cantacuzino
Adrian Titieni Bernard
Manuela Hărăbor Queen Mary
Catalin Bocirnea Edmond Fleg

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