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Virgil Calotescu (1928-1991)

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Birthplace:
Dobroteasa, Argeş, România

Born:
January 16, 1928

Died:
May 6, 1991

Biography from TheMovieDB

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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Director:
1960  Re-enactment
1965  Camera alba
1967  Underneath the Surface
1970  The War of the Princesses
1971  Ședința s-a amânat a doua oară
1972  Love Begins on Friday
1974  Three Secret Letters
1976  The Last Night of Loneliness
1978  Operation 'The Bus'
1979  The Last Frontier of Death
1979  Uncertain Roads
1980  The "S" Network
1981  Ana and the Thief
1982  Bucharest Identity Card
1985  Promisses
1985  Repeated Wedding

Writer:
1960  Re-enactment
1965  Camera alba
1967  Underneath the Surface
1970  The War of the Princesses
1971  Ședința s-a amânat a doua oară
1972  Love Begins on Friday
1974  Three Secret Letters
1976  The Last Night of Loneliness
1978  Operation 'The Bus'
1979  The Last Frontier of Death
1979  Uncertain Roads
1980  The "S" Network
1981  Ana and the Thief
1982  Bucharest Identity Card
1985  Promisses
1985  Repeated Wedding

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