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Gabriel Spahiu
Gabriel Spahiu (; born 21 March 1968) is a Romanian actor. He appeared in more than eighty films since 1998. Spahiu was also chosen by Sony Pictures Animation to dub Wayne in the animated movies ''Hotel Transylvania'', ''Hotel Transylvania 2 ''Hotel Transylvania 2'' is a 2015 American computer-animated monster comedy film directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, written by Robert Smigel and Adam Sandler, and it is the second installment in the ''Hotel Transylvania'' franchise and the sequ ...'' and '' Hotel Transylvania 3''. Selected filmography References External links * 1968 births Living people Romanian male film actors {{Romania-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bucharest
Bucharest ( , ; ro, București ) is the capital and largest city of Romania, as well as its cultural, industrial, and financial centre. It is located in the southeast of the country, on the banks of the Dâmbovița River, less than north of the Danube River and the Bulgarian border. Bucharest was first mentioned in documents in 1459. The city became the capital of Romania in 1862 and is the centre of Romanian media, culture, and art. Its architecture is a mix of historical (mostly Eclectic, but also Neoclassical and Art Nouveau), interbellum ( Bauhaus, Art Deco and Romanian Revival architecture), socialist era, and modern. In the period between the two World Wars, the city's elegant architecture and the sophistication of its elite earned Bucharest the nickname of 'Paris of the East' ( ro, Parisul Estului) or 'Little Paris' ( ro, Micul Paris). Although buildings and districts in the historic city centre were heavily damaged or destroyed by war, earthquakes, and even Nic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marilena From P7
''Marilena from P7'' ( ro, Marilena de la P7) is a medium-length Romanian film, directed by Cristian Nemescu. First released in 2006, it was also nominated the same year for the ''Semaine de la critique'' section of the 59th Cannes Film Festival. Being Cristian Nemescu's last completed project, the film stars Mădălina Ghiţescu as Marilena and Gabriel Huian as Andrei. Originally, the film was intended to be used as an exercise, and was not supposed to be longer than seven minutes. In the end, the project evolved to an unusual length of 45 minutes;The film is of medium length, lasting longer than a typical short (usually under 20 minutes), but shorter than a feature film (lasting over one hour). The medium-length movie is harder to distribute to the public as compared to other categories; while it is too long for showing to the public as a short, it also is too short to show as a feature (usually expected to run up to two hours). the film's approach also turned from comedy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 Births
The year was highlighted by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide. Events January–February * January 5 – " Prague Spring": Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * January 10 – John Gorton is sworn in as 19th Prime Minister of Australia, taking over from John McEwen after being elected leader of the Liberal Party the previous day, following the disappearance of Harold Holt. Gorton becomes the only Senator to become Prime Minister, though he immediately transfers to the House of Representatives through the 1968 Higgins by-election in Holt's vacant seat. * January 15 – The 1968 Belice earthquake in Sicily kills 380 and injures around 1,000. * January 21 ** Vietnam War: Battle of Khe Sanh – One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins, ending on April 8. ** 1968 Thule Air Base B-52 crash: A U.S. B-52 Stratofortress crashes in Greenland, discharging 4 nuclear bombs. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scarred Hearts
''Scarred Hearts'' ( ro, Inimi cicatrizate) is a 2016 Romanian / German biographical film based on the eponymous novel by Max Blecher. Reception On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 78%, based on 18 reviews with an average rating of 7.7/10. On Metacritic, ''Scarred Hearts' has a score of 70 out of a 100 based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Clayton Dillard of '' Slant Magazine'' wrote "Despite the film's bleak premise, writer-director Radu Jude finds dark humor within the certainty of death". Ben Kenigsberg of ''The New York Times'' added "It's the rare page-to-screen adaptation in which the camera becomes an essential character". According to Jay Weissberg of ''Variety'', "The former's narrative drive was strong enough to minimize concerns over possible information gaps, the latter's unannotated immersion coupled with its episodic structure suggests the film won't have the same pull". Awards At the 2017 Gopo A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
War Dogs (2016 Film)
''War Dogs'' is a 2016 American black comedy crime film directed by Todd Phillips and written by Phillips, Jason Smilovic and Stephen Chin, based on a 2011 ''Rolling Stone'' article by Guy Lawson, as well as Efraim Diveroli's 2016 memoir ''Once a Gun Runner'' as outlined in an ongoing lawsuit. Lawson then wrote a 2015 book, ''Arms and the Dudes'', detailing the story. The film follows two arms dealers, Efraim Diveroli and David Packouz, who receive a U.S. Army contract to supply ammunitions for the Afghan National Army worth approximately $300 million. The film, which has an unreliable narrator, is heavily fictionalized and dramatized, and some of its events, such as the duo driving through Iraq, were either invented or based on other events, such as screenwriter Stephen Chin's own experiences. The film stars Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Ana de Armas, and Bradley Cooper, who also co-produced. Filming began on March 2, 2015 in Romania. The film premiered in New York City on Augus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everybody In Our Family
''Everybody in Our Family '' ( ro, Toată lumea din familia noastră) is a 2012 Romanian psychological thriller drama directed by Radu Jude. Synopsis Marius is a divorced man in his late thirties. His five-year-old daughter lives with her mother, her mother's new husband and parents, much to Marius' frustration. Every little thing Marius (Șerban Pavlu) does is meant to serve one purpose only: to make the intended trip to the seaside with his daughter Sofia come true. Little by little, and despite his attempts to face ever mounting troubles, Marius loses battle after battle—with his parents, his former mother-in-law, his ex-wife Otilia (Mihaela Sîrbu), and her new partner. Director Radu Jude (''The Happiest Girl in the World'', ''A Film for Friends'') expands on the theme explored in his 2007 short ''Alexandra'' in this bitterly ironic and intelligently choreographed drama. Marius’ erratic movements beautifully illustrate his state of confusion. He turns from victim to agg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello! How Are You?
''Hello! How Are You?'' ( ro, Bună, ce faci?) is a 2011 Romanian romantic comedy film directed by Alexandru Maftei.Iulia Blaga ''„Cronică de film: «Bună, ce faci?» - Evadarea totală din cotidian”'' HotNews.ro, 4 March 2011. The film follows a couple whose relationship has become routine and stale after 20 years of marriage.Iulia Blaga HotNews.ro, 18 July 2013. Release The film was screened at the Brussels Film Festival with the support of ICR Brussels. Awards It was nominated at the Gopo Awards for best cinematography, best editing, best original score, and best make-up. It won the award for best make-up. , Agenda Liternet, March 2012 Cast *[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tales From The Golden Age
''Tales from the Golden Age'' ( ro, Amintiri din epoca de aur) is a 2009 Romanian omnibus film. It was screened as part of the Un Certain Regard section at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. The film is composed of six whimsical yet blackly comic short stories, each one set in the late communist period in Romania and based on urban myths from the time, reflecting the perspective of ordinary people. The title of the film refers to the alleged "Golden Age" (by communist propaganda) of the last 15 years of Nicolae Ceaușescu's regime. Each episode concludes with "legend tells us ... ", each item being legend because, of course, no such thing could have happened during the "Golden Age". Episodes ''The Legend of the Official Visit'' (Romanian: ''Legenda Activistului în Inspectie'') * Alexandru Potocean - The Secretary * Teodor Corban - The Mayor * Emanuel Parvu - The Party Inspector Local Party officials scurry into action when a motorcade of VIPs and foreign dignitaries promises t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rise Of The Gargoyles
''Rise of the Gargoyles'' ( in France) is a 2009 television film directed by Bill Corcoran and produced for the Syfy channel. It is the 18th film in the ''Maneater'' series. Plot In Paris, France, two workers find a hidden chamber while digging beneath the Saint Jean André Church. They collect the valuable objects in the area, but they are attacked by a creature. Meanwhile, the discredited Professor Jack Randall, who wrote a book about gargoyles rejected by the experts, is encouraged by his friend Carol Beckham to check the place out. They sneak into the site during the night and while Carol is collecting some artifacts, Jack is recording with his camera. Out of the blue, Jack sees a winged monster coming towards him and he flees from the location with Carol but breaks his camera. They go to a bar and a huge stone falls over onto his car. Jack takes a cab to his boarding house and Carol is attacked and beheaded by a gargoyle at her apartment. The next morning, Jack identifie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raise Your Head
''Raise Your Head'' ( it, Alza la testa) is a 2009 Italian drama film written and directed by Alessandro Angelini. For her performance Anita Kravos was nominated for David di Donatello for best supporting actress, and the film also received two nominations a Nastri d'Argento Awards, for best original story and for best actor ( Sergio Castellitto). Cast * Sergio Castellitto as Mero * Gabriele Campanelli as Lorenzo * Giorgio Colangeli as Malagodi * Anita Kravos as Sonia * Duccio Camerini as Abatino * Augusto Fornari as Brancifiore * Gabriel Spahiu as Radu See also * List of Italian films of 2009 A list of films produced in Italy in 2009 (see 2009 in film): External links Italian films of 2009at the Internet Movie Database {{DEFAULTSORT:Italian Films Of 2009 2009 Films Italian Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or re ... References External links * 2009 films 2000s coming-of-age drama films 2009 drama films 2000s spor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Straight Into Darkness
''Straight into Darkness'' is a 2004 American horror war film directed by Jeff Burr and starring Ryan Francis and Scott MacDonald. It was produced by Mark Hanna and Chuck Williams. Plot Two American World War II soldiers, both about to be court martialed for cowardice near the end of the war, escape when the Military Police Jeep they are riding in hits a land mine. They flee over the presumably French or Belgian countryside when they run into a band of partisans consisting of children led by an adult couple. The partisans, believing the Americans are German impostors, initially take the soldiers prisoner. The partisans are later forced to trust the Americans when they are about to be attacked by a strong force of German soldiers who they falsely believe are after them. The Americans agree to help the partisans fight the Germans if they are released. The German commanders press the attack, however, they have ulterior motives for the attack and are not pursuing the partisans afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romania
Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, and the Black Sea to the southeast. It has a predominantly temperate-continental climate, and an area of , with a population of around 19 million. Romania is the twelfth-largest country in Europe and the sixth-most populous member state of the European Union. Its capital and largest city is Bucharest, followed by Iași, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Constanța, Craiova, Brașov, and Galați. The Danube, Europe's second-longest river, rises in Germany's Black Forest and flows in a southeasterly direction for , before emptying into Romania's Danube Delta. The Carpathian Mountains, which cross Romania from the north to the southwest, include Moldoveanu Peak, at an altitude of . Settlement in what is now Romania began in the Lower Paleolithic, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
