Latcho Drom (1993) ( Safe Journey )

Latcho Drom (1993) (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Safe Journey
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Cannes Film Festival
Montreal World Film Festival

Language Selections:
Silent ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
103 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 1993 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )

Directed By:
Tony Gatlif

Written By:
Tony Gatlif

Actors:
Tony Gatlif

Synopsis:

This documentary follows several wandering bands of Gypsy musicians and dancers as they travel throughout Europe and parts of Asia. Unlike most documentaries, this one has no narration, preferring to let the images and the music speak for themselves. Starting in India, the film follows these bands through Egypt, Turkey, Romania, Germany and France and ends up in Spain. As they travel deeper in Europe -- especially into Romania and Germany, traditionally countries that are most hostile to Gypsies -- their music turns from light, romantic tunes into dark, bitter political dirges.

A re-tracing of the historic route of the Gypsies from India to Spain, told through Gypsy music from around the world with no narration except for the songs themselves.

The journey of the Romany people told through musicians and dancers of India, Egypt, Turkey, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, France, and Spain.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 06 February, 2017.