Philanthropy
Filantropica
“The extended hand that does not tell a story does not receive alms.”
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.
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Filantropica Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-24
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Mircea Diaconu
Ovidiu Gorea
Gheorghe Dinică
Pavel Puiuț
Mara Nicolescu
Miruna
Viorica Vodă
Diana Dobrovicescu
Anamaria Marinca
Reporter
Marius Florea Vizante
Simpaticul
Florin Zamfirescu
Poetul Gării de Nord
Cristian Gheorghe
Robert Dobrovicescu
Florin Călinescu
El însuși
Constantin Drăgănescu
Tatăl
Monica Ghiuță
Mama
Ovidiu Niculescu
Ospatarul
Valentin Popescu
Recuperator #1
Nae Caranfil
Cântăreț Karaoke
George Lungoci
Reporter
Gabriela Bobes
Marius Capotă
Băiat de Băiat
Marius Rizea
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nae Caranfil
- Screenplay & Story
- Nae Caranfil
- Original Score
- Marius Mihalache
- Original Title
- Filantropica
- Country of Origin
- Romania, France
- Spoken Languages
- Romanian
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Domino Film, MACT Productions, Media Pro Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nae Caranfil
Nae Caranfil
Marius Mihalache
Vivi Drăgan Vasile
Thierry Derocles, Tiberiu Teodorescu
Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre
Department Leadership Roster
Nae Caranfil
Director
Nae Caranfil
Writer
Thierry Derocles
Editor
Svetlana Mihăilescu
Costume Design
Vivi Drăgan Vasile
Director of Photography
Tiberiu Teodorescu
Editor
Mihnea Mihăilescu
Production Design
Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Philanthropy
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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 it. Looking for a source of income more substantial than a teacher's salary, Ovidiu plunges into a fabulous world – the beggar mob.
Who directed Philanthropy?
Philanthropy was directed by Nae Caranfil.
Who stars in Philanthropy?
The principal cast of Philanthropy includes Mircea Diaconu, Gheorghe Dinică, Mara Nicolescu, Viorica Vodă, Anamaria Marinca.
When was Philanthropy released and how long is it?
Philanthropy was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Philanthropy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Philanthropy was composed by Marius Mihalache.