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Gypsies

1963 · 17 min

A quiet, observant look at lives on the margins, equal parts tender and sobering, that lingers on faces and customs.

Directed by
Sára Sándor
Genres
Documentary
Overview
This film shows the Romas' life in Hungary, the prejudices they are faced with when adapting themselves to society, and the Romas' ancient customs which often defy adaptation.

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  • DocAlliance Films
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Directed by
Sára Sándor
Genres
Documentary
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • bleakstrength 1 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • isolation
  • class
  • family
  • trauma
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror1
Humour2
Realism9
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Sára Sándor
Written by
Sára Sándor
Runtime
17 min
Country
Hungary
Languages
Hungarian

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