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Virgil Calotescu
Dobroteasa, Argeş, România
Virgil Calotescu was a prolific Romanian film director, known for his extensive work in both documentary and feature films. He graduated from the Faculty of History at the Univers…
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Virgil Calotescu was a prolific Romanian film director, known for his extensive work in both documentary and feature films. He graduated from the Faculty of History at the University of Bucharest in 1950 and began his career at the Sahia Film studio, debuting with the documentary Daruri smulse naturii in 1952. Calotescu directed nearly 50 films between 1952 and 1987, often collaborating with screenwriter Francisc Munteanu. Notable works include Buletin de București (1982), a comedy exploring the bureaucratic challenges of obtaining a residence permit in Bucharest, and Căsătorie cu repetiție (1985), which humorously examines marital relationships. His films are recognized for their satirical take on social issues and remain significant in Romanian cinema.
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1985
Repeated Wedding
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1985
Promisses
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1982
Bucharest Identity Card
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1981
Ana and the Thief
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1980
The "S" Network
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1979
The Last Frontier of Death
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1979
Uncertain Roads
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1978
Operation 'The Bus'
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1976
The Last Night of Loneliness
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1974
Three Secret Letters
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1972
Love Begins on Friday
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1971
Ședința s-a amânat a doua oară
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1970
The War of the Princesses
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1967
Underneath the Surface
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1965
The White Room
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1960
Re-enactment
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