Filantropica

"The extended hand that does not tell a story does not receive alms."

Mar 15 2002 N/A 1h 50m
Comedy, Drama

In 21st century Bucharest, to go out in the city on Saturday evening on the arm of a beautiful woman is a risky financial investment. Ovidiu, an unassuming high school teacher, never could afford it. Looking for a source of income more substantial than a teacher's salary, Ovidiu plunges into a fabulous world – the beggar mob.

Plot

Ovidiu, a high-school teacher looking for an extra buck, finds an unexpected way to earn easy money.

Written by

Nae Caranfil

Directed by

Nae Caranfil

Cast

Mircea Diaconu, Gheorghe Dinica, Mara Nicolescu

Crew

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Production Countries

France, Romania

Production Companies

Media Pro Pictures, MACT Productions, Domino Film

Languages

Româna

Awards

4 wins

Trailers
Filantropica Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
14,226
Average Rating
8.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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