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Time of the Gypsies

Original title: Dom za vesanje
  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 2h 22m
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8.1/10
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Time of the Gypsies (1988)
In this luminous tale set in the area around Sarajevo and in Italy, Perhan, an engaging young Romany with telekinetic powers, is seduced by the quick-cash world of petty crime, which threatens to destroy him and those he loves.
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In this luminous tale set in the area around Sarajevo and in Italy, Perhan, an engaging young Romany (gypsy) with telekinetic powers, is seduced by the quick-cash world of petty crime, which... Read allIn this luminous tale set in the area around Sarajevo and in Italy, Perhan, an engaging young Romany (gypsy) with telekinetic powers, is seduced by the quick-cash world of petty crime, which threatens to destroy him and those he loves.In this luminous tale set in the area around Sarajevo and in Italy, Perhan, an engaging young Romany (gypsy) with telekinetic powers, is seduced by the quick-cash world of petty crime, which threatens to destroy him and those he loves.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
31K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
9,679
362
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    • Director
      • Emir Kusturica
    • Writers
      • Emir Kusturica
      • Gordan Mihic
    • Stars
      • Davor Dujmovic
      • Bora Todorovic
      • Ljubica Adzovic
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    • Director
      • Emir Kusturica
    • Writers
      • Emir Kusturica
      • Gordan Mihic
    • Stars
      • Davor Dujmovic
      • Bora Todorovic
      • Ljubica Adzovic
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 308User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations

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    Davor Dujmovic
    Davor Dujmovic
    • Perhan
    Bora Todorovic
    • Ahmed
    Ljubica Adzovic
    Ljubica Adzovic
    • Grandmother Khaditza
    Husnija Hasimovic
    Husnija Hasimovic
    • Uncle Merdzan
    Sinolicka Trpkova
    • Azra
    Zabit Memedov
    Zabit Memedov
    • Zabit
    Elvira Sali
    • Danira
    Suada Karisik
    • Dzamila
    Predrag Lakovic
    Predrag Lakovic
    • Ahmed's older brother
    Mirsad Zulic
    • Zef
    Ajnur Redzepi
    • Perhan's son
    Sedrije Halim
    • Azra's mother Ruza
    Saban Rojan
    • Azra's father Alija
    Branko Djuric
    Branko Djuric
    • Sadam
    Edin Rizvanovic
    • Irfan
    Marjeta Gregorac
    • Nurse in Ljubljana
    Boris Juh
    • Doctor in Ljubljana
    Ibro Zulic
    • Ramo
    • Director
      • Emir Kusturica
    • Writers
      • Emir Kusturica
      • Gordan Mihic
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    • Trivia
      The first feature to be filmed with its entire dialogue in the Gypsy language, Romany.
    • Connections
      Featured in Horrible Reviews: Best Movies I've Seen In 2021 (2022)
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      Arranged by Goran Bregovic

      Performed by Vaska Jankovska

    User reviews308

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    10/10
    Powerful and moving
    This movie shines as an example of pure art in cinema. So powerful with symbolism and story telling, "Time of Gypsies" delivers amazing performances on acting, settings, musical scores, and overall directing.

    In year 1988, this movie was one of the most awaited films in the Istanbul International Film Festival. I was one of the lucky ones who had a ticket for the film. When the show time arrived, it was obvious that there was a problem since the film did not started. A lady from the festival committee came to the stage announcing their appology and explaining what the problem was; they were expecting the copy of the film from the its distributor in USA. Unfortunately there was a logistics problem, so they had to get it directly from Yugoslavia. When the festival organisation put their Yugoslavian translators at work they did not understand which language it was! And a cleaning lady, who was an actual gypsy figured out that the movie was in Gypsy language. So it was not possible to translate it for the festival.

    So they offered an apology and refund in case anybody did not want to watch it without subtitles.

    Nobody left the theatre. We watched the movie without understanding a word. But, at the end there was a standing ovation at the theatre went on for a couple of minutes.
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    • Release date
      • February 9, 1990 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Yugoslavia
      • Italy
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • Romany
      • Serbo-Croatian
      • Italian
      • English
      • German
      • Macedonian
      • Slovenian
    • Also known as
      • Die Zeit der Zigeuner
    • Filming locations
      • Sutka, North Macedonia
    • Production companies
      • Forum Sarajevo
      • Ljubavny Film
      • Lowndes Productions Limited
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $280,015
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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