“You cannot walk straight
when the road bends...”
- Romani proverb
A dazzling display of the musical world of the Roma, juxtaposed to the real world they live in. This rich tapestry relates the luscious music of top international Gypsy performers to tales of their reality and social background. Shot by documentary icon Albert Maysles, this feature documentary takes place during the Gypsy Caravan concert tour in the USA, as well as on location at the artists' homes in Spain, Macedonia, Romania and India.
"Jasmine Dellal is an epic story-teller who uses time and music like two added dimensions to the sweep of her rich filmic saga. This film tells the story of a people separated by every possible evil of history, yet kept together and nourished by the underground of their music. This is a documentary of the highest order, a profound and insistent work that manages to create suspense, while sounding profound depths of poetry. I cried and I grinned, simultaneously sometimes. She is a great ambassador for the Romani people and for their music. I defy either your feet or your heart to stand still while watching this movie."
- Andrei Codrescu, NPR commentator, writer
"Imbued with love and respect for her subject, Jasmine Dellal's film is a joyful celebration of a musical tradition which transcends oppression - a cry from the Romani heart, saturated with longing."
- Sally Potter, filmmaker (Orlando, The Man Who Cried, The Tango Lesson)
"You fall in love with the cast of Gypsy Caravan, their music and wit. It's a visual poem... the celebration of an amazing people."
- Nick Broomfield, filmmaker (Ghosts, Biggie & Tupac, Kurt & Courtney)
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