Philanthropy
"The extended hand that does not tell a story does not receive alms."
Originally released in 2002. Philanthropy is a comedy/drama film. directed by Nae Caranfil.
Starring Mircea Diaconu, Gheorghe Dinică, and Mara Nicolescu
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 15, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (114 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Country
Romania
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Director
Top Cast
Mircea Diaconu
as Ovidiu Gorea
Gheorghe Dinică
as Pavel Puiuț
Mara Nicolescu
as Miruna
Viorica Vodă
as Diana Dobrovicescu
Anamaria Marinca
as Reporter
Marius Florea Vizante
as Simpaticul
Florin Zamfirescu
as Poetul Gării de Nord
Cristian Gheorghe
as Robert Dobrovicescu
Florin Călinescu
as El însuși
Constantin Drăgănescu
as Tatăl
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
Production Companies
- Domino Film
- MACT Productions
- Media Pro Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philanthropy about?
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 i...
Who directed Philanthropy?
Philanthropy was directed by Nae Caranfil.
How long is Philanthropy?
Philanthropy has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Philanthropy released?
Philanthropy was released on March 15, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Philanthropy?
The main cast of Philanthropy includes Mircea Diaconu, Gheorghe Dinică, Mara Nicolescu, Viorica Vodă, Anamaria Marinca.
Is Philanthropy worth watching?
Philanthropy has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 114 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.