The gypsy and the death
Gypsy Osman lived a long and venturous life. One evening, just as he is getting ready for bed, Old Lady Death pays him a visit.
Active (citizen)
An intimate look at the life and work of a Roma refugee from Kosovo collecting trash on the streets of Novi Sad, Serbia, ‘Active (citizen)’ is a visual ethnography focused on the material, sensorial and kinaesthetic realities of the protagonist’s work and its political and social significance – the daily activism beyond the scope of public recognition.
Music is my life
Out of a population of roughly 2,500 Roma people in Vladincin Han (Southeastern Serbia), less than 10 are currently employed. Even with help from several charitable organizations, this culture of unemployment is slow to improve. Many of the youth in this community will face a future of collecting recyclables, working odd jobs, or living off social welfare. While there is a growing emphasis for education among many of the families, music has always played an important role in the community when there was no other way to earn a living. Children are raised to appreciate music and many seem to be born with a natural ability to perform. Families who manage to earn income through performing are often able to reach a higher standard of living.
My gypsy road
An inspiring story about the winding road of the first Roma actress in Bulgaria, who officially graduated from the National Academy for Theater and Film Arts. From the everyday life’s challenges, to the sacrifices in the name of theater, and the trust in the great Roma cause – education for the ghetto. Nataliya Tsekova – THE WOMAN, THE ACTRESS, THE PERSON.
Sam Roma/We are Gypsies
“We are everything. Anything you want, you can find. We can be the worst and the best as people”. The Greek Roma love dancing, singing and going to fairs. They fall in love, they elope, they get married and they have big families preserving with respect the traditions of their tribe. They are cunning traders and skillful farmers while the women can master the art of coffee and palm reading. Survival is a daily challenge and a bet to be won at all costs. Roma people are smart and manage to get around and state with pride that “Whoever is raised in the street knows more than someone who is educated”. The lack of education triggers the cunningness of the tribe that, as they claim, brings them one step closer to breaking the law, something that is connected with the financial crisis and the indifference of Greek politicians.
