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CALIU: Nothing else, what else can I do?
Simona Constantin / România / 2025 / 90 minute
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CALIU: Nothing else, what else can I do?
Caliu, the “King of the Violin,” returns to the spotlight – in a story about identity, art, and an unexpected encounter with Johnny Depp.
Romania
Filarmonica – Sala Thalia
Screening
Q&A
Presents: Teodora Minea
Guests: Simona Constantin
AstraFilm Cinema
Screening
Q&A

Film Details

The legendary traditional Roma musician, Gheorghe “Caliu” Anghel, known as the “King of the Violin,” lives between memories of international acclaim and the ongoing struggle for present-day recognition. The complexity of his artistic and ethnic identity unfolds beyond the stage: at home, with family, in his native village, during tours, and through his own regrets. Shot in an observational and participatory style, the film brings us close to a charismatic, vulnerable, and honest character. The story culminates in an unexpected moment when music meets cinema — alongside Johnny Depp.
Director
Simona Constantin
Producer
Cristina Badea
Production House
Editor
Sound
Andrei Boanță
Cinematographer
Andrei Oană
Press Kit

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