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Time of the Gypsies

1988·Movie
2h 22min
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Stunning style, high energy.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Crime, growing up, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score, visual style, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Visual Stylization9

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About

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.
Balkan GothicMagical RealismComing-of-Age TragedyCrime & ExploitationRaw & VisceralDistinctive SoundtrackSocial CritiqueProfoundly MelancholyOperatic ScopeUnconventional Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Time of the Gypsies legally?

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Is Time of the Gypsies worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92/100 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Time of the Gypsies rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDrug useDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Time of the Gypsies?

2 h 22 min

Time of the Gypsies runs 2 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Time of the Gypsies?

Critics100
Audiences89

Not quite. Critics rate Time of the Gypsies higher (100) than audiences (89). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Time of the Gypsies in?

Serbian (Latin)BosnianItalianMacedonianSlovenian

It was made in Serbian (Latin), with some Bosnian, Italian, Macedonian, Slovenian. Produced in Italy, United Kingdom, Serbia.

In how many countries can I watch Time of the Gypsies?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Time of the Gypsies in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.