Released Date:
1994-03-04
Languages:
French, Romany, Turkish, Slovak, Rajasthani, Hungarian, Arabic, Spanish
Countries:
France
Runtime:
103 min
IMDB Ratings:
8.1 (1346 Reviews)
Director:
Tony GatlifThe film takes the viewer on a journey west, from India to Spain, with stops along the way, to dramatize Romany's nomadic culture. This journey takes place over a year's time, from summer through fall and winter to spring. Gatlif holds his camera on the elemental essentials of this life: water, the wheel, fire, beasts of burden and of sustenance, colorful clothes, jewelry, musical instruments, song, and dance. Throughout, via song and dance, young and old celebrate, embody, and teach the cultural values of family, journey, love, separateness, and persecution.
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