Time of the Gypsies (1988)

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.

Director:

Emir Kusturica

Writers:

Emir Kusturica, Gordan Mihic

Stars:

Davor Dujmovic, Bora Todorovic, Ljubica Adzovic

3 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Davor Dujmovic	...	Perhan
Bora Todorovic	...	Ahmed
Ljubica Adzovic	...	Khaditza - Grandmother
Husnija Hasimovic	...	Merdzan
Sinolicka Trpkova	...	Azra
Zabit Memedov	...	Zabit
Elvira Sali	...	Danira
Suada Karisik	...	Dzamila
Predrag Lakovic
Mirsad Zulic	...	Zef
Ajnur Redzepi	...	Perhan's son
Sedrije Halim	...	Ruza, Azra's mother
Saban Rojan
Branko Djuric	...	Sadam
Edin Rizvanovic

Storyline

In this luminous tale set in the former Yugoslavia, Perhan, an engaging young Romany with telekinetic powers, is seduced by the quick-cash world of petty crime that threatens to destroy him and those he loves.

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Plot Keywords:

yugoslavia | gypsy | killing an animal | supernatural power | paranormal phenomena | 

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Taglines:

"When God came down to earth he could not deal with the gypsies . . . and he took the next flight back"

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Fantasy

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to Kusturica, the gypsies' laws are founded on two things - a deep myth and the terrific spiritual resources drawn from that myth.

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Connections

Referenced in Harry Saltzman: Showman (2000)

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Soundtracks

Ederlezi
Arranged by Goran Bregovic
Performed by Vaska Jankovska

User Reviews

Remarkable

This is the kind of movie I cannot forget. Well, to be honest, the reason why I watched it was to see my girlfriend, who suggested to watch it at her's. I wasn't really impressed by the movie and I thought it'd be another of those I'd forget about. And I wouldn't comment on it if there wouldn't be something special to it. I just keep thinking about it again and again, and I get the feeling it wasn't so boring as I thought. That's exactly what I find interesting. There are movies which you think are bad, and forget about them. There are movies where you see they are great and you never forget them. And there are movies which you think they haven't impressed you at all, but after some time you still think about them and you keep remembering them whether you like it or not. And eventually you find that they were quite good just the way they was. And so is this movie. What it wants to tell you is not the story it tells - a story which you may find uninteresting, longish, alien, of no matter to you. This film wants to give you an impression of the Gypsy way of life. And after seeing it and thinking about it, you feel like understanding the Gypsies somewhat more.

Details

Country:

UK Italy Yugoslavia

Language:

Romany Serbo-Croatian Italian English German

Release Date:

9 February 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Tiempo de gitanos

Filming Locations:

Sutka, Macedonia

Box Office

Gross USA:

$280,015

Company Credits

Production Co:

Forum Sarajevo, Ljubavny Film, Lowndes Productions Limited

Technical Specs

Runtime:

142 min 270 min (extended) 136 min (DVD) 270 min (alternate cut)

Sound Mix:

Mono Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1