The remake

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About this comic

In this comic, Elo humorously reflects on the evolution of Romanian cinema following the country’s transition from communism. The scene unfolds at a film festival, symbolized by the Cannes logo in the background, where Elo engages in a playful critique of the artistic shifts in Romanian films.

Elo cheekily asks, “Do you know the difference between Romanian films from the ’90s and those after 2000?” This sets up a humorous observation: “Less sex?” Elo’s remark references how, after the fall of communism in the early ‘90s, filmmakers embraced newfound creative liberties, including a bold exploration. However, with the emergence of the Romanian New Wave in the 2000s—a movement characterized by minimalism, realism, and a focus on socio-political commentary—such expressive elements took a backseat in favor of subtler storytelling.

In the second part of the comic, Elo slyly adds: “That’s why I go to the theatre.” This punchline humorously suggests that theatre has become the medium for more provocative and uninhibited storytelling, filling the gap left by the more restrained tone of modern Romanian cinema. Elo’s wit captures the ironic contrast between the initial wave of post-communist films, which relished their newfound freedom, and the later era’s introspective and restrained approach.

The title, “The Remake,” cleverly hints at this transformation in Romanian cinema, reflecting on how creative expression has been “remade” over the decades, with Elo’s signature satire tying it all together.