The Crazy Stranger
(1997)
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The Crazy Stranger
(1997)
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Stéphane
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Rona Hartner | ... |
Sabina
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Izidor Serban | ... |
Isidor
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Ovidiu Balan | ... |
Sami
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Angela Serban | ... |
Angela
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Aurica Ursan | ... |
Aurica
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Vasile Serban | ... |
Vasile
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Ioan Serban | ... |
Ioan
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Gheorge Gherebenec | ... |
Gheorge
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Dan Astileanu | ... |
Dumitru
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Valentin Teodosiu | ... |
Le Secrétaire de Mairie /
Denech
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Petre Nicolae | ... |
L'Épicier
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Calman Kantor | ... |
Radu
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Florin Moldovan | ... |
Adriani
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Adrian Simionescu | ... |
L'Enfant Prodige
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Stéphane, a young French man from Paris, travels to Romania. He is looking for the singer Nora Luca, whom his father had heard all the time before his death. Wandering along a frozen road, he meets old Izidor, a member of the Roma (Gypsy) and tells him of Nora Luca. Izidor seems to understand and takes him to his village. Stéphane believes that Izidor will take him to Nora Luca when the time has come. So, he lives in the Roma(Gypsy) village for several months. The other inhabitants dislike him at first (as he comes from those who call them thieves and attack their folks) but when they as they get to know him better, they grow to like him. In summer, the ice between him and beautiful Sabina finally cracks, and a secret is revealed. Written by Julian Reischl <julianreischl@mac.com>
Gadjo Dilo stroked me in a most unconventional way. I saw it at a friend without knowing or expecting what it will be about. Very realistic and sincere, with raw images and beautiful shots, it simply shook me up. The way gypsies are presented is a true insight of their culture and way of living. The acting, done by amateurs at most, is flawless, especially by Izidor who delivers perfectly. Even if the story is hardly present, the movie doesn't need one as it slowly goesdeep with drama, comedy, ethnicity and music. Overall Gadjo Dilo (free translation Crazy Dude) is an unexpected gem from Tony Gatlif that is different from everything I've seen. Misto!