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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 "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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/02/24 Full Review razvan m cel mai film destept pe care il cunosc ! (the smartest movie I know!) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/24 Full Review Audience Member Best Romanian film ever made! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Funny, witty, but an ultimately poignant satire of a poverty-stricken Romania. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Mai haios este c? nu pare s? se fi schimbat nimic de atunci :) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member A thoroughly ironical fresque of Romanian society--Black comedy about the 'transition' period!! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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