Director
Virgil Calotescu
Born 1928 · 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 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
Bucharest Identity Card
Director · 1982
Repeated Wedding
Director · 1985
Promisses
Director · 1985
Camera alba
Director · 1965
The Last Night of Loneliness
Director · 1976
Ana and the Thief
Director · 1981
Operation 'The Bus'
Director · 1978
Underneath the Surface
Director · 1967
Re-enactment
Director · 1960
Uncertain Roads
Director · 1979
The War of the Princesses
Director · 1970
The Last Frontier of Death
Director · 1979
Love Begins on Friday
Director · 1972
Three Secret Letters
Director · 1974
The "S" Network
Director · 1980
Ședința s-a amânat a doua oară
Director · 1971