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Philanthropy

20021h 50mNae Caranfil

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"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.

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What is Philanthropy (2002) 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 stars in Philanthropy?

Philanthropy stars Mircea Diaconu (Ovidiu Gorea), Gheorghe Dinică (Pavel Puiuț), Mara Nicolescu (Miruna), Viorica Vodă (Diana Dobrovicescu), Anamaria Marinca (Reporter). The film was directed by Nae Caranfil.

How long is Philanthropy?

Philanthropy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002.

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