Biography
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.
Directed 14
1980s
- 1985
Repeated Wedding
Director
Promisses
Director
- 1982
Bucharest Identity Card
Director
- 1981
Ana and the Thief
Director
- 1980
The "S" Network
Director
1970s
- 1979
The Last Frontier of Death
Director
Uncertain Roads
Director
- 1978
Operation 'The Bus'
Director
- 1976
The Last Night of Loneliness
Director
- 1974
Three Secret Letters
Director
- 1972
Love Begins on Friday
Director
- 1970
The War of the Princesses
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1960s
- 1965
- 1960
Re-enactment
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