Philanthropy

Philanthropy

The extended hand that does not tell a story does not receive alms.

Directed by Nae Caranfil

Produced by Domino Film, MACT Productions

2002110 min7.7 / 10

A darkly comedic social satire about a struggling teacher who enters the underworld of organized begging in post-communist Bucharest, blending absurdist humor with critique of economic desperation.

In 21st century Bucharest, to go out in the city on Saturday evening on the arm of a beautiful woman is a risky financial investment. Ovidiu, an unassuming high school teacher, never could afford it. Looking for a source of income more substantial than a teacher's salary, Ovidiu plunges into a fabulous world – the beggar mob.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Philanthropy violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Philanthropy end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Philanthropy scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Philanthropy sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Philanthropy easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

91/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity84

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise97

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love93

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Philanthropy

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Philanthropy

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Philanthropy, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Philanthropy, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Philanthropy, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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