This is one of those films that try to make a political commentary and tell a coherent story at the same time.
While the film is very good at depicting the dire state of the romanian society in the last years of communism, it somehow fails to prezent Eva's story in a clear way. There are plot holes and unanswered questions, while some aspects could have been explored even more. To paraphrase the old proverb, this film chased two rabbits and came very close to catching both of them.
However, the film's biggest highlight is admittedly Dorothea Petre's performance. She plays the enigmatic Eva with great skill and ability. Through her calm gazes and stoic attitude we get a very clear glimpse of what it really felt like trying to survive under such an oppressive regime without sacrificing your dignity and integrity. It's not just a social, but also a personal drama.
A very interesting film, to say the least.
While the film is very good at depicting the dire state of the romanian society in the last years of communism, it somehow fails to prezent Eva's story in a clear way. There are plot holes and unanswered questions, while some aspects could have been explored even more. To paraphrase the old proverb, this film chased two rabbits and came very close to catching both of them.
However, the film's biggest highlight is admittedly Dorothea Petre's performance. She plays the enigmatic Eva with great skill and ability. Through her calm gazes and stoic attitude we get a very clear glimpse of what it really felt like trying to survive under such an oppressive regime without sacrificing your dignity and integrity. It's not just a social, but also a personal drama.
A very interesting film, to say the least.