Valeriu Andriuta Actor, Director
I am a Romanian and Moldovan actor working in film, television and theatre. I studied acting at the Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University in Tbilisi and theatre directing at the University of Theatre and Film in Bucharest.
Over the years I have collaborated with directors such as Cristian Mungiu, Sergei Loznitsa, Pavel Lungin and Emanuel Parvu, appearing in films presented at major international festivals including Cannes and Venice.
My background in theatre includes performances at international festivals such as Avignon, Wiener Festwochen and Lincoln Center in New York. I enjoy working in different languages and cultural environments and remain open to new collaborations in international productions.
Overview
NationalityRomania, Moldova, Republic of
LanguagesRomanian (mother tongue), Russian (mother tongue), English (fluent)
Born1967, Lazovsk, USSR., Moldova, Republic of
Age range40 - 65
Height175 cm
Ethnic typesBalkan, Central Asian / Eurasian, Middle Europe, Slavic/Eastern European, West Asian / Middle Eastern
Place of residenceBucharest - București (Romania)
Possible accommodationChisinau - Chisinau (Moldova, Republic of)
Real nameValeriu Andriuta
Contact
Alternative contact details:
756-A, Cerro Manuel Viegas, Estoi
8005-437 Faro
Portugal
Skills/Talents
Languages Romanian (mother tongue), Russian (mother tongue), English (fluent)
Dialects Moldova (native dialect)
Accents Russian (native accent)
Dance Dance theatre (good), Argentinian tango (basic), Ballet (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Tenor
Sports Badminton (very good), Baseball (very good), Basketball (very good), Billiards (very good), Bowling (very good), Cycling (very good), Fishing (very good), Hockey (very good), Ice Hockey (very good), Jogging (very good), Table Tennis (very good), Ballsport (good), Boxing (good), Golf (good), Gym (good), Gymnastics (good), Handball (good), Ice Skating (good), Ice Skating (good), Rugby (good), Squash (good), Swimming (good), Tennis (good), Yoga (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Other Skills Director, Storytelling
Appearance
Age range 40 - 65
Height 175 cm
Build Athletic
Colour of eyes Brown
Colour of hair Dark brown
Twin No
Ethnic types Balkan, Central Asian / Eurasian, Middle Europe, Slavic/Eastern European, West Asian / Middle Eastern
Training
Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film Georgian State University (TAFU)
Acting, class of Nugzar Lordkipanidze
Awards/Nominations
2025
President of the Jury Award of the Romanian Filmmakers Union for his role in the film Three Kilometres to the End of the World. (Romania)
- Award
for The Police Chief / Three Kilometres to the End of the World
2020
Union of Filmmakers, Best Actor (Moldova, Republic of)
- Award
for Uncle Colea / Beautiful Corruption
2019 Best Actor, Romanian Union of Filmmakers (Romania) - Nomination
2019
Best Leading Actor, Gopo Awards (Romania)
- Nomination
for Simion / Love 1.Dog
2018
Best Actor, Cairo International Film Festival (Egypt)
- Nomination
for Blue Face / A Gentle Creature
CV Highlights CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film
Highlights
2018
Sergei Loznitza
Directed by
Commander
Supporting Actor
In the feature film Donbass, directed by Sergei Loznitsa, Valeriu Andriuță appears in a striking episode of this satirical portrayal of the war in Eastern Ukraine. The film premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival.
2012
Cristian Mungiu
Directed by
Priest
Lead
In the feature film Beyond the Hills, directed by Cristian Mungiu, Valeriu Andriuță plays one of the central roles, a priest in a remote Orthodox monastery whose authority and beliefs shape the dramatic events surrounding two young women. The film won Best Screenplay and Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival.
2019
Daniel Sandu
Directed by
The captain
Lead
In the HBO series Tuff Money, created and directed by Daniel Sandu, Valeriu Andriuta plays the Chief of Police, a key authority figure in this darkly comedic crime story about corruption and small-town schemes.
2002
Occident
Feature film (cinema)
Cristian Mungiu
Directed by
Nae Ziegfried
Supporting Lead
In the feature film Occident, directed by Cristian Mungiu, Valeriu Andriuta plays Nae Ziegfried, a memorable character in this bittersweet story about young Romanians dreaming of leaving the country for a better life in the West.
2021
Bogdan George Apetri
Directed by
Albu
Supporting Actor
In the feature film Miracle, directed by Bogdan George Apetri, Valeriu Andriuță plays Albu, a charismatic, mysterious and remarkably composed character who accompanies the young protagonist on part of her journey, making the story increasingly intriguing. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
2021
Daniel Sandu
Directed by
Cristian Nistor
Supporting Actor
In the feature film The Father Who Moves Mountains, Valeriu Andriuță plays Cristian Nistor, the head of the mountain rescue team (Salvamont), coordinating the search for a missing young man in the Carpathian Mountains. A powerful and complex role, it marks his second collaboration with director Daniel Sandu after the HBO series Tuff Money.
2023
Tatami
New Native Pictures (USA), Keshet International (Israel)
XYZ Films (World Sales)
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Guy Nattiv
Directed by
Vlad
Supporting Actor
In the feature film Tatami, Vlad is the championship doctor during an international judo tournament. During the intense breaks between matches, he offers the protagonist quiet encouragement and emotional support as she faces growing political pressure and personal risk.
2024
Emanuel Parvu
Directed by
The Police Chief
Supporting Lead
In the feature film Three Kilometres to the End of the World, directed by Emanuel Pârvu, Valeriu Andriuta plays a key supporting role with the largest number of lines in the film. The film premiered in the Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
2026
Les rayons et les ombres
Curiosa Films, Pathé
Gaumont
Feature film (cinema)
Biography, Drama, Period drama
Xavier Giannoli
Directed by
Leonid Mogy
Supporting Lead
In the feature film Les rayons et les ombres, directed by Xavier Giannoli, Valeriu Andriuta plays the role of film director Leonid Mogy in French. The film stars renowned actors including Jean Dujardin, August Diehl and Nastya Golubeva Carax.
2017
Sergei Loznitza
Directed by
Blue Face
Supporting Lead
In the feature film A Gentle Creature, directed by Sergei Loznitsa, Valeriu Andriuta plays Blue Face, a striking and enigmatic character encountered by the protagonist during her journey through a bleak and surreal landscape. The film premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
CV - Television & Streaming
2020
The Bureau des legendes
TOP – The Originals Productions
Network/Distributor: Canal+ Group
Mini series
Eric Rochant
Directed by
Youri
In the internationally acclaimed espionage series The Bureau (Le Bureau des Légendes), produced by Canal+, Valeriu Andriuta appears in a supporting role within the complex world of undercover operations run by the French intelligence service DGSE.
2020
High Flyers /Hoogvliegers
Netherlands
Network/Distributor: AXN
Television series
Action, Drama, Thriller
Bobby Boermans
Directed by
Branco Titov
Supporting Actor
In the Dutch action-drama series High Flyers (Hoogvliegers), Valeriu Andriuta portrays Branco Titov, a Russian separatist general appearing in four episodes and involved in the geopolitical tensions driving the series.
2019
Daniel Sandu
Directed by
The captain
Lead
In the HBO series Tuff Money, created and directed by Daniel Sandu, Valeriu Andriuta plays the Chief of Police, a key authority figure in this darkly comedic crime story about corruption and small-town schemes.
2019 - 2020
Karianne Lund, Jo Nesbø, Erik Skjoldbjærg
Directed by
Igor Sobol
Supporting Actor
In Season 3 of the international political thriller series Occupied (Okkupert), Valeriu Andriuta plays Igor Sobol, a Russian officer appearing in four episodes and involved in the complex political and military tensions at the center of the story.
2015 - 2016
Homeland /Rodina
Russia
Television series
Pavel Lungin
Directed by
Ben Djalid
Lead
In the TV series Rodina (the Russian adaptation of Homeland), directed by Pavel Lungin, Valeriu Andriuta plays Bin Jalid, a Middle Eastern character connected to the terrorism and intelligence conflicts driving the series’ political thriller narrative.
CV - Film
2026
Les rayons et les ombres
Curiosa Films, Pathé
Network/Distributor: Gaumont
Feature film (cinema)
Biography, Drama, Period drama
Xavier Giannoli
Directed by
Leonid Mogy
Supporting Lead
In the feature film Les rayons et les ombres, directed by Xavier Giannoli, Valeriu Andriuta plays the role of film director Leonid Mogy in French. The film stars renowned actors including Jean Dujardin, August Diehl and Nastya Golubeva Carax.
2024
Three Kilometres to the End of the World
Famart
Network/Distributor: Wild Bunch
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Emanuel Parvu
Directed by
The Police Chief
Supporting Lead
In the feature film Three Kilometres to the End of the World, directed by Emanuel Pârvu, Valeriu Andriuta plays a key supporting role with the largest number of lines in the film. The film premiered in the Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
2023
Tatami
New Native Pictures (USA), Keshet International (Israel)
Network/Distributor: XYZ Films (World Sales)
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Guy Nattiv
Directed by
Vlad
Supporting Actor
In the feature film Tatami, Vlad is the championship doctor during an international judo tournament. During the intense breaks between matches, he offers the protagonist quiet encouragement and emotional support as she faces growing political pressure and personal risk.
2020
Pigeon's Milk
Russia, Moldova
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Eugen Marian
Directed by
Savely
Supporting Actor
2021
The Father Who Moves Mountains
Mobra Films
Network/Distributor: Voodoo Films
Feature film (cinema)
Thriller
Daniel Sandu
Directed by
Cristian Nistor
Supporting Actor
In the feature film The Father Who Moves Mountains, Valeriu Andriuță plays Cristian Nistor, the head of the mountain rescue team (Salvamont), coordinating the search for a missing young man in the Carpathian Mountains. A powerful and complex role, it marks his second collaboration with director Daniel Sandu after the HBO series Tuff Money.
2021
Bogdan George Apetri
Directed by
Albu
Supporting Actor
In the feature film Miracle, directed by Bogdan George Apetri, Valeriu Andriuță plays Albu, a charismatic, mysterious and remarkably composed character who accompanies the young protagonist on part of her journey, making the story increasingly intriguing. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
2020
Ercan Kesal
Directed by
Radu Iliescu
Supporting Actor
In the feature film You Know Him, directed by Ercan Kesal, Valeriu Andriuță plays Iliescu, a memorable supporting character within the political world surrounding a former mayor. The film premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
2018
Beautiful Corruption
Milk Film
Feature film (cinema)
Drama
Eugen Damaschin
Directed by
Uncle Colea
Lead
In the feature film Beautiful Corruption, directed by Eugen Damaschin, Valeriu Andriuță plays a local oligarch and mafia figure in the Republic of Moldova, a powerful and intimidating character embodying the corruption and influence of the post-Soviet criminal world.
2018
Un om la locul lui
Schubert Film, Hai Hui Entertainment
Network/Distributor: Independența Film
Feature film (cinema)
Hadrian Marcu
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2018
Love 1.Dog
Fantascope Films
Network/Distributor: Early Bird
Feature film (cinema)
Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Florin Șerban
Directed by
Simion
Lead
2018
Igor Kistol
Directed by
Father
Lead
In the feature film The Last Day Before June, Valeriu Andriuță plays the lead role of a former military pilot who tries to rebuild his life as a farmer in rural Moldova after his wife leaves to work abroad. Struggling with loneliness and responsibility for his daughters, he faces difficult choices about their future.
2018
Donbass
Atoms & Void, Ma.ja.de Filmproduktion
Network/Distributor: Films Boutique
Feature film (cinema)
Sergei Loznitza
Directed by
Commander
Supporting Actor
In the feature film Donbass, directed by Sergei Loznitsa, Valeriu Andriuță appears in a striking episode of this satirical portrayal of the war in Eastern Ukraine. The film premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival.
2017
Jaap van Heusden
Directed by
Taxi driver
Supporting Actor
In the feature film In Blue, Valeriu Andriuță plays a taxi driver in Bucharest who briefly encounters the Dutch protagonist during her turbulent journey through the city, adding a human and unexpected moment to her story.
2017
Breaking News
Feature film (cinema)
Iulia Rugina
Directed by
Priest
Supporting Lead
2017
The Crucifixion
USA
Feature film (cinema)
Horror, Mystery
Xavier Gens
Directed by
In the feature film The Crucifixion, Valeriu Andriuta plays a supporting role in this supernatural thriller inspired by a real exorcism case in Romania.
2017
Sergei Loznitza
Directed by
Blue Face
Supporting Lead
In the feature film A Gentle Creature, directed by Sergei Loznitsa, Valeriu Andriuta plays Blue Face, a striking and enigmatic character encountered by the protagonist during her journey through a bleak and surreal landscape. The film premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
2016
The Very Last Morning
Eirina Film, Scharf Film
Network/Distributor: Eirina Film
Feature film (cinema)
Ciprian Mega
Directed by
The priest
Lead
In the feature film The Very Last Morning, Valeriu Andriuta plays one of the lead roles in this drama set and filmed in Cyprus, with several lines performed in Greek.
2016
Eastern Buissnes
Alien Film
Feature film (cinema)
Comedy
Igor Cobileanski
Directed by
Vahtang
Supporting Actor
In the feature film Eastern Business, Valeriu Andriuta performs in Georgian.
2016
Graduation
Mobra Films
Network/Distributor: Wild Bunch
Feature film (cinema)
Cristian Mungiu
Directed by
Suspect Nr4
Supporting Actor
In the feature film Graduation, directed by Cristian Mungiu, Valeriu Andriuta is the Suspect No. 4 in this acclaimed drama about moral compromise and corruption in contemporary Romania. The film won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival.
2015
Orizont
ROVA FILM
Feature film (cinema)
Marian Crisan
Directed by
Pintea
Supporting Lead
In the feature film Orizont, Valeriu Andriuță plays Pintea, a strong supporting role in this contemporary reimagining of Moara cu noroc. His character is part of the tense and morally ambiguous world surrounding the guesthouse and its increasingly dangerous conflicts.
2012
Cristian Mungiu
Directed by
Priest
Lead
In the feature film Beyond the Hills, directed by Cristian Mungiu, Valeriu Andriuță plays one of the central roles, a priest in a remote Orthodox monastery whose authority and beliefs shape the dramatic events surrounding two young women. The film won Best Screenplay and Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival.
2004
Milionari de weekend
Feature film (cinema)
Catalin Saizescu
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2002
Occident
Feature film (cinema)
Cristian Mungiu
Directed by
Nae Ziegfried
Supporting Lead
In the feature film Occident, directed by Cristian Mungiu, Valeriu Andriuta plays Nae Ziegfried, a memorable character in this bittersweet story about young Romanians dreaming of leaving the country for a better life in the West.
