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Year of release: 2002
Director: Nae Caranfil
Writer: Nae Caranfil
Starring: Mircea Diaconu, Gheorghe Dinica, etc.

For more information on “Filantropica” (EN: “Philanthropy”), visit Wikipedia and/or IMDb

 

General impression:
This is one of my favorite Romanian movies. It is artistic and expressive, complex but not intricate, entertaining and thought-provoking. A movie about money, means to obtain it, what it can lure, and some other elements smartly weaving the story of a middle-aged high school teacher who finds a reason to find a more lucrative alternative to his writing endeavors.

Highlights:
It’s a good movie, with an interesting plot.

Downside:
It may seem exotic to some, especially if they know nothing about any of the topics.

Would I see it again? – Yes

My Rating (1 to 10): 8.5

Recommended: Yes

Suggestion:
Try to find it, watch it, and maybe appease my curiosity with some non-Romanian opinions.