Documentary – rroma.org https://rroma.org Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:59:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Documentary – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Verzió Festival https://rroma.org/verzio-festival/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=verzio-festival Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:59:08 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35246 The 23rd Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival will showcase over eighty films in Budapest and eight other cities, focusing on the theme of trust in what we see amidst the rise of AI and manipulated images.

The festival opens on November 16 with the Hungarian documentary “Papa,” which highlights the diversity of Roma communities and features films by Roma creators.

The event will include discussions and community-building activities, supported for the first time by the National Film Institute with a significant financial contribution.

]]> “Between Days, Between Nights” https://rroma.org/between-days-between-nights/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=between-days-between-nights Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:57:32 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35238 The documentary film “Between Days, Between Nights” premiered at the French Institute in Bulgaria as part of the Sofia Documental festival and is competing for the best Bulgarian documentary film award.

The film chronicles the life of Stefka Nikolova in the Sliven neighborhood “Nadezhda” from 2007 to 2022, providing an intimate look at a community marked by poverty, isolation, and segregation.

The discussion includes insights from Roma activist Dimitar Georgiev, who shares his perspective on history, cultural identity, and the role of Roma in contemporary society.

]]> Slovak History https://rroma.org/slovak-history/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovak-history Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:08:21 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34548 Vera Lacková, a young filmmaker, is producing a documentary about the participation of Slovak Roma in the Slovak National Uprising against fascism, highlighting historical manipulation of their role during socialism.

The film addresses the overlooked Roma Holocaust and challenges stereotypes about Roma people, emphasizing their contributions to the fight for freedom.

Lacková shares personal family history related to the impact of fascism and discusses contemporary latent racism faced by the Roma community.

]]> Burgenland Roma https://rroma.org/burgenland-roma-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=burgenland-roma-4 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:28:43 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34288 The Roma community has deep historical roots in Austria but continues to face prejudice, exclusion, and discrimination.

The documentary “Roma. A Cinematic Approach” spans from the 1930s to the present, highlighting both the suffering and the vibrant culture of the Roma people, including their music, traditions, and family stories.

The film features contributions from the Roma community, creating an authentic portrayal rather than an external perspective

]]> Halgato https://rroma.org/halgato-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=halgato-2 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:54:57 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34276 Slovak Romani musician Oto Bunda is preparing a documentary film Halgató: Song of My Soul, dedicated to the traditional Romani musical genre halgato. The filming will take place in the Czech Republic and Slovakia with the participation of Romani musicians. According to Bunda, the film is intended to capture a tradition that is gradually disappearing from Romani communities.

]]> Burgenland Roma https://rroma.org/burgenland-roma-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=burgenland-roma-3 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:29:31 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34065 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 in Burgenland https://rroma.org/roma-in-burgenland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-in-burgenland Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:09:16 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33680 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.

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