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Gypsy Caravan

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Combining footage from 1999 and 2001 tours, this documentary follows five different gypsy bands as they perform across America. Their music is as diverse as their home countries, from Indian raga tunes to upbeat, fiddle-driven Romanian pieces. Despite their varied backgrounds, the musicians are united by their common identification with the "roma" gypsy culture. As the tour progresses, the musicians begin playing together, fusing their styles into new hybrids.

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A dynamic doc following five Romani bands is a pleasure for the senses thanks to vibrant colors and eclectic music.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader For its glimpses of various lifestyles and personalities -- an ancient but spry fiddler, a young male who performs in drag -- it isn't bad. Jan 4, 2008 Full Review Martin Hoyle Financial Times Gypsy Caravan - When the Road Bends evokes the US tour of Roma musicians whose astonishing diversity ranges from the Indian group with their bejewelled drag dancer to oompah-based Romanians. Sep 29, 2007 Full Review Sukhdev Sandhu Daily Telegraph (UK) So long seen as ragged leftovers from an older historical epoch, the Roma turn out to be a modern people who have a lot to teach over-developed societies about what it means to be human. Sep 28, 2007 Full Review Dorothy Woodend The Tyee (British Columbia) The different musicians come from far-flung locales including Macedonia, Romania, India and Spain, but all of them carry in their hearts the spirit of the travelling, itinerant musician. Aug 23, 2017 Full Review Kelly Vance East Bay Express Dellal's documentary often seems like a cleaned-up, homogenized version of the chaotic Roma world presented by Gatlif, Kusturica, et al. But even toned down and packaged, the music itself has the power to thrill. Apr 28, 2011 Full Review Jonathan Kiefer Sacramento News & Review Rated: 4/5 Aug 7, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Indian, Spanish, Balkan, Romanian... Roms. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member good for all you Gaje out there Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member WOW! Like a gypsie "Buena Vista Social Club" film! Soo good and what's very interesting is that mixed with bits from the concerts they also have been filming in the performancers home villages. A VERY good documentary that everone should see! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member A great documentary about the most fascinating group of people on planet. Following 4-5 bands we get to see a lot of the history, emotion, culture and music that Roma people try to put forward in order to change peoples perception on the Gypsy culture. Very well crafted. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member The film is well shot and documents a transamerican gypsy concert tour by musicians who are VASTLY talented. Interspersed with live concert footage, again extremely well shot and recorded, the film delves into the backgrounds of these musicians by travelling with them to their home countries and tries to understand their surroundings. Ezma Redzepova, Fanfare Ciocarlia, Maharaja and Taraf De Ha douks all in one film - bring it on! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Awesome documentary about a tour of Gypsy (Rom) musicians in America! Features Harish (fantastic Rajasthani dancer) and a short interview with Johnny Depp in addition to all of the wonderful music! Netflix it! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jasmine Dellal

Director

Jasmine Dellal

Producer

San Fu Maltha

Executive Producer

Wouter Barendrecht

Executive Producer

Michael J. Werner

Executive Producer

Albert Maysles

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Synopsis Combining footage from 1999 and 2001 tours, this documentary follows five different gypsy bands as they perform across America. Their music is as diverse as their home countries, from Indian raga tunes to upbeat, fiddle-driven Romanian pieces. Despite their varied backgrounds, the musicians are united by their common identification with the "roma" gypsy culture. As the tour progresses, the musicians begin playing together, fusing their styles into new hybrids.
Director
Jasmine Dellal
Producer
Jasmine Dellal
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 9, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$440.4K
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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