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Time of the Gypsies

Time of the Gypsies

19887.62h 22m

Overview

In this luminous tale set in the former Yugoslavia, Perhan, an engaging young Romany with telekinetic powers, is seduced by the quick-cash world of petty crime that threatens to destroy him and those he loves.

Directed by Emir Kusturica
Written by Gordan Mihić, Emir Kusturica
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Top Cast

Davor Dujmović

Davor Dujmović

Perhan

Borivoje Todorović

Borivoje Todorović

Ahmed

Ljubica Adžović

Ljubica Adžović

Hatidža

Husnija Hasimović

Husnija Hasimović

Merdzan

Sinolička Trpkova

Sinolička Trpkova

Azra

Z

Zabit Memedov

Zabit

E

Elvira Sali

Danira

Suada Karišik

Suada Karišik

Dzamila

Themes & Keywords

gypsyparanormal phenomenatelekinesisanarchic comedyintrospective

About Time of the Gypsies

Time of the Gypsies is a drama, comedy, crime, fantasy film released in 1988 exploring themes of gypsy, paranormal phenomena, telekinesis, anarchic comedy, introspective. Directed by Emir Kusturica, it stars Davor Dujmović, Borivoje Todorović, Ljubica Adžović. In this luminous tale set in the former Yugoslavia, Perhan, an engaging young Romany with telekinetic powers, is seduced by the quick-cash world of petty crime that threatens to destroy him and those he loves.

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