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If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle (2010)
Eu cand vreau sa fluier, fluier (original title)

94 min  -  Drama   -  26 March 2010 (Romania)
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Reviews: 17 user | 47 critic | 8 from Metacritic.com

Two weeks before his release, a teenage prisoner learns that his mother has returned home. Meanwhile, he finds himself in love with a student working in the penitentiary as an intern.

Director:

Florin Serban

Writers:

Catalin Mitulescu, Florin Serban, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

George Pistereanu, Ada Condeescu and Mihai Constantin
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Cast

Credited cast:
George Pistereanu ...
Silviu
Ada Condeescu Ada Condeescu ...
Ana
Mihai Constantin Mihai Constantin ...
Penitenciary Director
Clara Voda Clara Voda ...
Mother
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Laurentiu Banescu Laurentiu Banescu ...
The Professor
Cosmin Padureanu Cosmin Padureanu ...
Gardian #2
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Storyline

Silviu, a young man who has spent years in a youth penitentiary, is granted release. Before he can leave, his mother returns to Romania to bring his little brother to Italy with her, despite Silviu's objections. He meets a young woman, Ana, who is working on a research project in the prison, and becomes interested in her. In his desperation Silviu resorts to violence, and Ana becomes his hostage. Written by Peter Brandt Nielsen  

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Plot Keywords:

Student | Teenager | Penitentiary | Dormitory | Escape From Prison  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

Romania | Sweden | Germany

Language:

Romanian

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Also Known As:

An thelo na sfyrixo, sfyrao See more »

Filming Locations:

Romania

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$2,999 (USA) (9 January 2011) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$12,135 (USA) (13 February 2011)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Strada Film, Film i Väst, Chimney Pot, The See more »
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Was shortlisted for the 83rd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Picture, but did not make the final selection. See more »