Time of the Gypsies

Time of the Gypsies

Directed by Emir Kusturica

Produced by Ljubavny Film, Kinema Sarajevo

1988142 min7.6 / 10

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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