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Philanthropy

Philanthropy

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

20027.61h 50m

Overview

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.

Directed by Nae Caranfil
Written by Nae Caranfil
Produced by Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre
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Top Cast

Mircea Diaconu

Mircea Diaconu

Ovidiu Gorea

Gheorghe Dinică

Gheorghe Dinică

Pavel Puiuț

Mara Nicolescu

Mara Nicolescu

Miruna

Viorica Vodă

Viorica Vodă

Diana Dobrovicescu

Anamaria Marinca

Anamaria Marinca

Reporter

Marius Florea Vizante

Marius Florea Vizante

Simpaticul

Florin Zamfirescu

Florin Zamfirescu

Poetul Gării de Nord

Cristian Gheorghe

Cristian Gheorghe

Robert Dobrovicescu

Florin Călinescu

Florin Călinescu

El însuși

Constantin Drăgănescu

Constantin Drăgănescu

Tatăl

Themes & Keywords

high school teacher

About Philanthropy

Philanthropy is a comedy, drama film released in 2002 exploring themes of high school teacher. Directed by Nae Caranfil, it stars Mircea Diaconu, Gheorghe Dinică, Mara Nicolescu. 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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