Time of the Gypsies (1988)

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270 min - Comedy | Crime | Drama - 9 February 1990 (USA)

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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 threatens to destroy him and those he loves.

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Cast

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

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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. Written by Dawn M. Barclift

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

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Fantasy

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Country:

UK | Italy | Yugoslavia

Language:

Romany | Serbian | Italian (only a few words) | English (only a few words)

Release Date:

9 February 1990 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Tiempo de gitanos See more »

Filming Locations:

Milan, Lombardia, Italy See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$280,015 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Forum Sarajevo, Ljubavny Film, Lowndes Productions Limited See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Yugoslavia: 270 min (extended version) | France: 136 min (DVD version)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Referenced in Turetskiy gambit (2005) See more »

Time of the Gypsies (1988)
Dom za vesanje (original title)

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