Dinu Cocea facts for kids

Dinu Cocea was a famous Romanian actor, screenwriter, and director. He was born on September 22, 1929, in Periș, Romania. He became well-known for directing exciting adventure films.

Dinu Cocea started his career in 1958 after finishing school. He was especially good at directing and writing movie scripts. One of his most famous films was Haiducii lui Șaptecai. In 2010, he received a special award for his amazing work in movies.

He passed away on December 26, 2013, at the age of 84, in Paris, France. He had lived there since 1986.

Dinu Cocea's Life and Career

Dinu Cocea's full name was Constantin Cocea. He was born in a place called Periș, in Ilfov County, Romania. He went to a good school, the Gheorghe Lazăr National College in Bucharest.

After school, he began working in movies in 1958. He was an actor, which means he played characters in films. But he became most famous for being a director and a screenwriter. A director is like the captain of a movie. They decide how the movie looks and how the actors perform. A screenwriter writes the story for the movie.

Famous Films and Awards

Dinu Cocea directed many popular films. His movie Haiducii lui Șaptecai was one of his most notable works. It was released in 1971.

In 2010, Dinu Cocea received a very special honor. He got the Lifetime Achievement Award of Excellence at the Iasi International Film Festival. This award celebrated all the great movies he made during his career.

Later Life

Dinu Cocea moved to Paris, France, in 1986. He lived there for many years. He passed away in Paris on December 26, 2013. He was 84 years old. He had a daughter named Oana.

Films Directed by Dinu Cocea

Here is a list of some of the movies Dinu Cocea directed:

• The Outlaws (1966)
• Outlaws Revenge (1968)
• Kidnapping Virgins (1968)
• Week Fools (1971)
• Haiducii lui Şaptecai (1971)
• Dowry Lady Ralu (1972)
• Paratroopers (1972)
• Oak Extreme Emergency (1973)
• Do Not Stop Fan (1976)
• The Chain Mishandling (1976)
• The Court Reserves (1976)
• Ecaterina (1978)
• Iancu Jianu Zapciul / Iancu Jian, Zapciul (1980)
• Iancu Jianu Outlaw (1981)