What a magnificent piece of art! I can't remember any movie that touched me like this one. Tony Gatlif has managed to create a documentary feeling I thought wasn't possible, not to mention Izidor Serban, Rona Hartner ...
I must admit that I thought that Izidor Serban was a very driven actor. When a read the fact leaflet I saw that he's not a pro actor. I understood that he isn't actually ACTING, he is just himself. Is that maybe a part of the secret ? The movie really gives a feeling of being part of the gypsy community and I absolutely recommend those who haven't seen it to do so.
As I have part of my origin in Hungary, this movie wakes a special part of me up. The photo is astonishing, marvellous,... The small leaflet delivered along with the ticket contains an interview with Tony Gatlif and gives a lot of background details.
When I write this, I notice that I'm looking for superlatives all the time...
What has Tony Gatlif got to be able to make a movie like this one? Unfortunately I missed Latcho Drome, but now I'll make an effort to see it.
I must admit that I thought that Izidor Serban was a very driven actor. When a read the fact leaflet I saw that he's not a pro actor. I understood that he isn't actually ACTING, he is just himself. Is that maybe a part of the secret ? The movie really gives a feeling of being part of the gypsy community and I absolutely recommend those who haven't seen it to do so.
As I have part of my origin in Hungary, this movie wakes a special part of me up. The photo is astonishing, marvellous,... The small leaflet delivered along with the ticket contains an interview with Tony Gatlif and gives a lot of background details.
When I write this, I notice that I'm looking for superlatives all the time...
What has Tony Gatlif got to be able to make a movie like this one? Unfortunately I missed Latcho Drome, but now I'll make an effort to see it.