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Philanthropy

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Ovidiu Gorea (Mircea Diaconu) is just a poor teacher when he meets a captivating but materialistic young beauty, Diana (Viorica Voda). To keep up with his ladylove's lust for luxury, Ovidiu seeks a way to earn quick cash and so falls in league with a shady network of con men. With the help of fellow grifter, Miruna (Mara Nicolescu), Ovidiu is soon scoring money and free meals all over Bucharest, Romania. However, things get complicated when Miruna falls for her partner in crime.

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Bogdan M 05/02/2024 "Philanthropy" stands out as one of the best films I've seen from the Romanian industry. With its gripping storyline and compelling characters, it captivates from start to finish. The film's exploration of themes like social dynamics and morality adds depth to the narrative, making it a must-watch for cinephiles. Overall, "Philanthropy" is a cinematic gem that showcases the excellence of Romanian filmmaking. See more 01/20/2016 Best Romanian film ever made! See more 05/06/2014 Funny, witty, but an ultimately poignant satire of a poverty-stricken Romania. See more 12/31/2012 Mai haios este c? nu pare s? se fi schimbat nimic de atunci :) See more 06/05/2012 A thoroughly ironical fresque of Romanian society--Black comedy about the 'transition' period!! See more 05/05/2012 One of many great movies to come out of Romania lately. A pleasure to watch, not to mention the satirical kick to the NGO industry among others. See more Read all reviews
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Nae Caranfil

Director

Mircea Diaconu

Ovidiu Gorea

Gheorghe Dinica

Pavel Puiut

Mara Nicolescu

Miruna

Viorica Voda

Diana Dobrovicescu

Nae Caranfil

Screenwriter

Movie Info

Synopsis Ovidiu Gorea (Mircea Diaconu) is just a poor teacher when he meets a captivating but materialistic young beauty, Diana (Viorica Voda). To keep up with his ladylove's lust for luxury, Ovidiu seeks a way to earn quick cash and so falls in league with a shady network of con men. With the help of fellow grifter, Miruna (Mara Nicolescu), Ovidiu is soon scoring money and free meals all over Bucharest, Romania. However, things get complicated when Miruna falls for her partner in crime.
Director
Nae Caranfil
Screenwriter
Nae Caranfil
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
Romanian
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Dolby