
Time of the Gypsies
Directed by Emir Kusturica
Produced by Ljubavny Film, Kinema Sarajevo
A surreal, darkly comic descent into corruption and moral compromise, anchored by a young man's supernatural gifts and family desperation.
Perhan is a gypsy teenager with telekinetic powers. A wealthy gypsy, Ahmed, visits the village and promises to get Perhan's sister the medical treatment she needs if they join him to Italy. Perhan soon discovers that Ahmed's business activities are in fact quite shady and he is soon lured into the elder's corrupt surroundings.
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Is Time of the Gypsies one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of films.
Is Time of the Gypsies sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Does Time of the Gypsies end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Time of the Gypsies scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Time of the Gypsies violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Is Time of the Gypsies easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like Time of the Gypsies
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Time of the Gypsies
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Time of the Gypsies, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Time of the Gypsies, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Time of the Gypsies, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
























































