Knjiga rekorda Sutke (2005)

Director:

Aleksandar Manic

Writer:

Aleksandar Manic (writer)

Release Date:

3 November 2005 (Netherlands)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

Awards:

4 wins

Cast

Bajram Severdzan

...

Himself

Also Known As:

The Shutka Book of Records (International: English title)

Country:

Serbia and Montenegro | Czech Republic

Language:

Serbo-Croatian | Macedonian | Romany

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR (35 mm optical prints)

Movie Connections:

References "Kassandra" (1992)

this is beyond the Roma people, this is humanity encapsulated in 78 minutes

This one defies description. I can tell you it's a documentary on the Roma people, but think of it more as a series of sketches by real-life Borats. Yet, don't be misled into thinking it's some forced slapstick. It's utterly real, which makes it even more absurd and hilarious than Borat, while also giving it this intense humanity, a poignant warmth. It's one of the most disarming looks at human nature I've ever seen, exposing our frivolity and delusions without being mean, condescending or condemning.

For what it is - a partial look at the Roma community, focusing on their lovable quirks more than their faults - this movie succeeds brilliantly. Would recommend it unqualifiedly, without reservation.