Gypsies
Cikáni
Synopsis
The tale of the Venetian gondolier whose desire for revenge following a thwarted love affair leads him to Bohemia. The intricate plot also deals with destinies of other characters, who finally come together in a dramatic encounter at one time and in one place. In his role as screenwriter and director, Anton produced a highly accomplished version of Mácha’s work. He respected the original but was also able, along with the DoP Karel Kopřiva, to capitalise on the possibilities that the film medium offered. For the Venice prologue, the filmmakers exploited the photogenic qualities of the city – the narrow streets, the lagoons, gondolas and the sea – and they moved the set to the enigmatic Czech landscape around the castle of Kokořín.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Hugo Svoboda
Giacomo
Olga Augustová
Angelina
Theodor Pištěk
Count Valdemar Lomecký
Alfons Rasp
Son of Valdemar Lomecký
Julius Czonský
Innkeeper
Bronislava Livia
Lea
Karel Fiala
Administrator of a manor
Karel Schleichert
Old Veteran
Josef Šváb-Malostranský
Guest
Karel Faltys
Napoleon
Jiřina Janderová
Countess Lomecká
Jindřich Edl
Presiding Judge
František Kudláček
Priest
Jan W. Speerger
Guest
Václav Srb
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Anton
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Anton
- Original Title
- Cikáni
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- A-B
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Anton
Karl Anton, Karel Hynek Mácha
Karel Kopřiva
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Anton
Director
Karl Anton
Screenplay
Karel Kopřiva
Director of Photography
Bohuslav Šula
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gypsies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gypsies about?
The tale of the Venetian gondolier whose desire for revenge following a thwarted love affair leads him to Bohemia. The intricate plot also deals with destinies of other characters, who finally come together in a dramatic encounter at one time and in one place. In his role as screenwriter and director, Anton produced a highly accomplished version of Mácha’s work. He respected the original but was also able, along with the DoP Karel Kopřiva, to capitalise on the possibilities that the film medium offered. For the Venice prologue, the filmmakers exploited the photogenic qualities of the city – the narrow streets, the lagoons, gondolas and the sea – and they moved the set to the enigmatic Czech landscape around the castle of Kokořín.
Who directed Gypsies?
Gypsies was directed by Karl Anton.
Who stars in Gypsies?
The principal cast of Gypsies includes Hugo Svoboda, Olga Augustová, Theodor Pištěk, Alfons Rasp, Julius Czonský.
When was Gypsies released and how long is it?
Gypsies was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is Gypsies based on a book or true story?
Gypsies is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Karel Hynek Mácha".