Virgil Calotescu
Directing
- Born
- January 16, 1928 · Dobroteasa, Argeş, România
- Died
- May 6, 1991 (age 63)
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.
Known for
Bucharest Identity Card
January 1, 1982
Repeated Wedding
October 28, 1985
Promisses
January 1, 1985
Ana and the Thief
September 21, 1981
The "S" Network
June 2, 1980
Operation 'The Bus'
January 16, 1978
Uncertain Roads
January 1, 1979
Love Begins on Friday
January 1, 1972
Three Secret Letters
April 15, 1974
The Last Frontier of Death
August 20, 1979
The Last Night of Loneliness
January 1, 1976
The War of the Princesses
July 10, 1970
Behind the camera16
- 1985Repeated Wedding Director
- 1985Promisses Director
- 1982Bucharest Identity Card Director
- 1981Ana and the Thief Director
- 1980The "S" Network Director
- 1979The Last Frontier of Death Director
- 1979Uncertain Roads Director
- 1978Operation 'The Bus' Director
- 1976The Last Night of Loneliness Director
- 1974Three Secret Letters