I Even Met Happy Gypsies
Aleksandar PetrovićCast
Bekim Fehmiu Olivera Vučo Bata Živojinović
Credits
Written by: Aleksandar Petrović
Plot
Among Roma feather dealers in the Vojvodina region of Yugoslavia, a charismatic man, Bora, is drawn into a love triangle with a young girl, Tisa, and her stepfather. The film follows the community's songs, weddings and customs, and a cycle of jealousy and violence. Aleksandar Petrović's 1967 film, shot with real Roma people in the cast, was nominated for an Academy Award and won the Grand Prix of the Jury at Cannes.
Sinekatalog’s take
Aleksandar Petrović's poetic drama follows Roma feather traders in Vojvodina, with songs, weddings and a love triangle. Bekim Fehmiu is magnetic in a vivid, earthy and tragic Oscar-nominated film.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.6 / 10 (2,931 votes)
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