Being Gypsy
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Synopsis
Roma and Sinti people talk about their experiences in the Third Reich and the Federal Republic of Germany, inspired by Otto Pankok’s paintings of Romani theme and subject in the 1930s, declared degenerate art by the Nazis. These are moving narratives of persecution, discrimination, marginalisation, of life as second-class human beings, all of which lasts, incredibly enough, right up to the allegedly democratic present day of the film, since they live in inhumane conditions in barracks at the margins of cities and society and are not officially recognised as Nazi victims. Long, nearly uncut sequences open space for the people and their stories. That’s all it takes for one of Peter and Zsóka Nestler’s most important works.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zsóka Nestler, Peter Nestler
- Screenplay & Story
- Zsóka Nestler, Peter Nestler
- Original Title
- Att vara zigenare
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- SVT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zsóka Nestler, Peter Nestler
Zsóka Nestler, Peter Nestler
Peter Nestler
Peter Nestler
Department Leadership Roster
Zsóka Nestler
Director
Zsóka Nestler
Writer
Peter Nestler
Director
Peter Nestler
Writer
Peter Nestler
Director of Photography
Peter Nestler
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Being Gypsy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Being Gypsy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Being Gypsy about?
Roma and Sinti people talk about their experiences in the Third Reich and the Federal Republic of Germany, inspired by Otto Pankok’s paintings of Romani theme and subject in the 1930s, declared degenerate art by the Nazis. These are moving narratives of persecution, discrimination, marginalisation, of life as second-class human beings, all of which lasts, incredibly enough, right up to the allegedly democratic present day of the film, since they live in inhumane conditions in barracks at the margins of cities and society and are not officially recognised as Nazi victims. Long, nearly uncut sequences open space for the people and their stories. That’s all it takes for one of Peter and Zsóka Nestler’s most important works.
Who directed Being Gypsy?
Being Gypsy was directed by Zsóka Nestler, Peter Nestler.
Who stars in Being Gypsy?
The principal cast of Being Gypsy includes Not specified.
When was Being Gypsy released and how long is it?
Being Gypsy was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 47m.