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Corneliu Porumboiu, director
Director

Corneliu Porumboiu: Movies & Box Office

films
10
on screen
2002–2020
box office
$2.39M
average score
73
Born
September 14, 1975 (age 51)
Birthplace
Vaslui, Vaslui County, Romania
Citizenship
Romania
Occupations
Film director, Screenwriter, Film producer
Years active
2004-present
Spouses
Arantxa Etcheverria
Children
2
Biggest hits

The Best Corneliu Porumboiu Movies

The films of Corneliu Porumboiu that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Whistlers (2020) leads with $809K. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Corneliu Porumboiu's Career in Numbers

Corneliu Porumboiu's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Corneliu Porumboiu works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Gone with the Wine (2002) to The Whistlers (2020), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Corneliu Porumboiu Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 5
  2. 2010s 3
  3. 2020s 1

The 2000s were Corneliu Porumboiu's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Corneliu Porumboiu Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Comedy 2
  • Thriller 1

Drama is the genre Corneliu Porumboiu has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (2).

Corneliu Porumboiu Career Milestones

First film
Gone with the Wine 2002
Biggest box office hit
The Whistlers $809K worldwide
Best-rated film
The Whistlers Movie Echo Score 73
Newest film
The Whistlers 2020
10 credits

Corneliu Porumboiu Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Corneliu Porumboiu is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 73. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Corneliu Porumboiu?

Corneliu Porumboiu was born in Vaslui, Vaslui County, Romania in 1975 and is 51 years old. Credited on films since 2002, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Born in Vaslui, Vaslui County, Romania, Corneliu Porumboiu (b. 14th September, 1975) boasts a long and illustrious career as a film director, screenwriter, and producer. His education formed a substantial part of his journey, as between 1994 and 1998, he attended the faculty of Management at ASE University Bucharest. In 1999, he started studying film directing at the National University of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography Bucharest, graduating in 2003. His graduation piece, A trip to the city, won second prize in the Cinefondation section at Cannes International Film Festival. However, October 2021 saw him under investigation for fiscal fraud and money laundering by DIICOT.

His career kickstarted in 2004, after graduation, with his first film The Dream of Liviu, shortly followed by setting up 42 km FILM, a production house. His first feature film, 12:08 East of Bucharest (2005), attained the Camera d'Or Award at Cannes and was distributed globally. Films like Police, adjective (2009) and When evening falls on Bucharest or Metabolism(2013) have also resonated well with audiences and critics alike. In addition to this, Porumboiu has directed two documentaries - The second game (2014) and Infinite Football (2018), which featured at the Berlin Forum. Furthermore, he's branched out to screenwriting and producing.

Porumboiu's personal life also plays a role in his art, with his spouse, Arantxa Etcheverria (a visual artist of French origin), having participated as artistic director in his recent feature films, The Treasure and The Whistlers. Moreover, Porumboiu is vocal on global matters; in 2023, he joined 50 other filmmakers in signing an open letter demanding a ceasefire and an end to civilian killings amid the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.

Works with

Who Corneliu Porumboiu Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Corneliu Porumboiu shares the most films with. Vlad Ivanov comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Agustí Villaronga (2).

FAQ

Corneliu Porumboiu: Questions & Answers

How many movies Corneliu Porumboiu has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Corneliu Porumboiu been in?

Corneliu Porumboiu is credited on 10 films, from 2002 to 2020. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Corneliu Porumboiu's highest-grossing movie?

The Whistlers (2020) is Corneliu Porumboiu's biggest box office hit, with $809K worldwide, ahead of The Whistlers (2019) ($809K). Across every film with box office figures, Corneliu Porumboiu's movies have made $2.39M.

Corneliu Porumboiu's biggest hits

What is the best Corneliu Porumboiu movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Corneliu Porumboiu's best-rated film is The Whistlers (2019) with a score of 73, followed by The Whistlers (2020) (72).

Best Corneliu Porumboiu movies, ranked

How old is Corneliu Porumboiu?

Corneliu Porumboiu is 51 years old, born on September 14, 1975 in Vaslui, Vaslui County, Romania.

What is Corneliu Porumboiu's newest movie?

The most recent film on Corneliu Porumboiu's filmography is The Whistlers (2020), which Corneliu Porumboiu directed.

Who does Corneliu Porumboiu work with most often?

Corneliu Porumboiu shares the most films with Vlad Ivanov (2 films), Agustí Villaronga (2 films) and Catrinel Marlon (2 films).

The Best Corneliu Porumboiu Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 10 directing credits.

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