Gypsies

A slow, lyrical silent drama that lingers on landscapes and faces, asking patience as it weaves its melancholy tale of longing and loss.

Directed by

Karl Anton

Genres

Drama

Starring

Hugo Svoboda, Olga Augustová, Theodor Pištěk

Overview

The tale of the Venetian gondolier whose desire for revenge following a thwarted love affair leads him to Bohemia. The intricate plot also deals with destinies of other characters, who finally come together in a dramatic encounter at one time and in one place. In his role as screenwriter and director, Anton produced a highly accomplished version of Mácha’s work. He respected the original but was also able, along with the DoP Karel Kopřiva, to capitalise on the possibilities that the film medium offered. For the Venice prologue, the filmmakers exploited the photogenic qualities of the city – the narrow streets, the lagoons, gondolas and the sea – and they moved the set to the enigmatic Czech landscape around the castle of Kokořín.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, dark and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Revenge, love, betrayal, isolation

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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