The Righteous Gypsy
Pravednica Romkinja
Synopsis
Hajira Imeri Mihaljic is the only Roma person ever to be awarded the honorary title of Righteous Among the Nations at Yad Vashem. A former employee of the Levi family in Croatia, Mihaljic was visiting them at a holding camp in Mitrovica, Kosovo, when the grandmother of two-year-old Esther asked if she would take the child and raise her as her own. Mihaljic agreed and bravely risked her own life by disguising Esther as Roma, thereby saving her. This previously unknown story is brought to life in this moving documentary recounted by Esther Levi herself.
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August 19, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jakov Sedlar, Dominik Sedlar
- Screenplay & Story
- Dominik Sedlar
- Original Title
- Pravednica Romkinja
- Country of Origin
- Croatia, Israel, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Croatian
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Studios
- AS film, Ollendorff Center, OPIS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jakov Sedlar, Dominik Sedlar
Dominik Sedlar
Department Leadership Roster
Dominik Sedlar
Writer
Jakov Sedlar
Director
Dominik Sedlar
Director
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What is The Righteous Gypsy about?
Hajira Imeri Mihaljic is the only Roma person ever to be awarded the honorary title of Righteous Among the Nations at Yad Vashem. A former employee of the Levi family in Croatia, Mihaljic was visiting them at a holding camp in Mitrovica, Kosovo, when the grandmother of two-year-old Esther asked if she would take the child and raise her as her own. Mihaljic agreed and bravely risked her own life by disguising Esther as Roma, thereby saving her. This previously unknown story is brought to life in this moving documentary recounted by Esther Levi herself.
Who directed The Righteous Gypsy?
The Righteous Gypsy was directed by Jakov Sedlar, Dominik Sedlar.
Who stars in The Righteous Gypsy?
The principal cast of The Righteous Gypsy includes Esther Levy, Yaron Levi.
When was The Righteous Gypsy released and how long is it?
The Righteous Gypsy was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 33m.