Tag Archives: Documentary

Burgenland Roma

August 6, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

A docuemntary about Roma from Burgenland, featuring texts by Michael Köhlmeier, spans from the 1930s to the present, addressing themes of adaptation pressure, persecution, and exclusion, while also celebrating the cultural diversity and vibrancy of the Burgenland Roma community.

The Roma community played a significant role in the creation of the documentary, with historical settings resembling a Roma camp from the 1930s being constructed for filming in Oslip.

Musical contributions to the film include works from Ferry Janoska and Tony Wegas.

Roma im Burgenland. In: Volksgruppen. 05.08.2026. https://volksgruppen.orf.at/slovenci/meldungen/stories/3365644/

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Roma in Burgenland

July 19, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The documentary “Roma in Burgenland – Stories We Tell Ourselves” by director Robert Dornhelm explores the history, culture, and current challenges faced by the Burgenland Roma, a group rooted in Austria for centuries but still facing prejudice and discrimination.

It spans from the 1930s to the present, highlighting the Roma’s vibrant culture through music, traditions, and personal stories, while also addressing their historical victimization.

The film features contributions from the Roma community and includes reflections on the legacy of figures like Charlie Chaplin, emphasizing themes of identity, memory, and dignity.

Roma im Burgenland – Geschichten, die wir uns erzählen. 08.08.2026. https://tv.orf.at/zeit-geschichte/zeitgeschi7540.html