Auf meiner Haut (2018)
44KAuf meiner Haut: Directed by Alessio Cremonini. With Alessandro Borghi, Massimiliano Tortora, Milvia Marigliano, Jasmine Trinca. The incredible true story behind the most controversial Italian court cases in recent years. Stefano Cucchi was arrested for a minor crime but in just one week’s time, a family is changed forever.
“I donu0026#39;t write reviews, even after having seen unforgettable masterpieces. But this time, I have to.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAnd the reason is Alessandro Borghi. I was first mesmerised by his work in u0026quot;Suburra: La Serieu0026quot; and wanted more, so decided to give this a chance, and his performance here is nothing short of transcendent. I donu0026#39;t say this lightly, but itu0026#39;s up there with the work of Daniel Day Lewis in u0026quot;There Will Be Bloodu0026quot; in quality and realism.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film portrays the real life events surrounding the arrest of Stefano Cucchi, a low life addict. While in jail, he suffers a beating at the hands of the arresting officers, and thatu0026#39;s where the film takes a turn from any standardised narrative youu0026#39;d expect – the closest thing I can recall was u0026quot;Fruitvale Stationu0026quot;, but Iu0026#39;d claim that this is more powerful and even better acted. The humanity and authenticity captured by the director and cast is closer to the neo-Iranian cinema, than any Hollywood produced movie.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIn my humble opinion, Borghi may be the greatest working actor in the world right now, and his tour de force in this picture is a monumental achievement, up there with the best performances in the last few decades.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eHighly recommended.”
