Mondo
Synopsis
Mondo, a young orphaned gypsy, finds himself in France, where he scouts out potential foster families, evades the police and meets an assortment of eccentric people. In his travels, Mondo first encounters a magician who takes on the boy as an assistant. Then he moves on again, eventually befriending Dadi, a street-smart vagrant, and Giordan, a wise fisherman. All the while, the boy keeps an eye out for would-be parents.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Gatlif
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Gatlif, Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio
- Original Title
- Mondo
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Gatlif
Tony Gatlif, Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio
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Tony Gatlif
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What is Mondo about?
Mondo, a young orphaned gypsy, finds himself in France, where he scouts out potential foster families, evades the police and meets an assortment of eccentric people. In his travels, Mondo first encounters a magician who takes on the boy as an assistant. Then he moves on again, eventually befriending Dadi, a street-smart vagrant, and Giordan, a wise fisherman. All the while, the boy keeps an eye out for would-be parents.
Who directed Mondo?
Mondo was directed by Tony Gatlif.
Who stars in Mondo?
The principal cast of Mondo includes Ovidiu Balan, Philippe Petit, Pierrette Fesch, Schahla Aalam, Maurice Maurin.
When was Mondo released and how long is it?
Mondo was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Mondo based on a book or true story?
Mondo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio".