Philanthropy

Philanthropy (2002)

Filantropica

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

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.

Date of release
2002-03-15
TMDB
7.8 / 10 (133)
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Director
Nae Caranfil

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1

Filantropica is a 2002 Romanian dark comedy film directed by Nae Caranfil and starring Mircea Diaconu. Critically acclaimed and considered a landmark film of the Romanian New Wave, it is described as a "comedy about corruption and greed and how to get a free meal in fancy restaurants". Caranfil, the director, has a cameo appearance as a karaoke singer, singing Frank Sinatra's "My Way".

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