The Ake Dikhea Film festival closed. The award for the best film was given to “Pongo Calling” from director Tomáš Kratochvil; the movie “Auf Spurensuche” from Michael Telkmann got the Jury special mention; best short film was “9/8 fight 41” by Gizem Aksu.
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Film Festival Ake Dikhea
The Ake Dikhea Sinti and Roma Film Festival opened yesterday in Berlin. It will show 9 bibliographies of Roma and Sinti Holocaust victims.
Romania and Racism
The movie “N.M.R. » : welcome to Transylvania from Romanian director Cristian Mungiu stages a village in the depths of Romania to evoke community tensions and racism. A Romanian returns to his village in Transylvania, with Romanians, Hungarians, and Roma. Hungarians and Romanians are united to to chase Roma from the village. And almost all are determined do the same to three Sri Lankan workers, “low cost” employees who have just been hired in the factory.
To be seen!
- « R.M.N. » : bienvenue en Transylvanie. In: Les Échos. 18.10.2022. https://www.lesechos.fr/weekend/cinema-series/rmn-bienvenue-en-transylvanie-1870617
Ake Dikhea
The German Newpaper taz is giving away 2×2 free tickets for the 6th International Roma Film Festival “AKE DIKHEA?” for the film “Time of Silence and Darkness” on October 27th. at 7:30 p.m. AKE DIKHEA is an international festival with films by and with Roma and Sinti, which has been taking place in Berlin every year since 2017. It shows the world from their perspective and asks how they see themselves and how they want to be seen.
- Roma-Filmfestival AKE DIKHEA? In: TAZ. https://taz.de/Jetzt-in-der-Verlosung/!5888421/
Ake Dikhea
The movie festival will open on October 24th with the movie “People can die twice”.
- AKE DIKHEA?: Opening night: People can die twice. In: Babylon Berlin. https://babylonberlin.eu/programm/festivals/roma-filmfestival/5031-ake-dikhea-opening-people-can-die-twice
- https://akedikhea.com/en/
Serbia – Romodrom
The ROMODROM event will open on October 1, 2022. at 8 p.m. in the Ciglana club with a discussion entitled “Roma in Serbian cinematography” . Participants in the debate are Goran Gocić , writer, journalist and film critic, Sreten Jovanović , film producer, Radenko Ranković , professor of film production and Gordana Nešić , journalist. The talk will be followed by a treat for music connoisseurs, a concert by the AMARO DEL group.
The ROMODROM project, will see several manifestations whose aim is educating the majority population about culture, traditional heritage and the participation of Roma in the cultural and socio-scientific life of our country. It is aimed at overcoming the gap created by centuries of stereotypical views of the Roma. Through cooperation with various artists and scientists of both Roma and non-Roma origin, the idea is to encourage and strengthen the healthy national pride of the Roma, which has been shaken over time and sometimes even led to negation.
- Tribina o Romima u srpskoj kinematografiji i koncert grupe Amaro Del otvaraju manifestaciju „ROMODROM“. In: Danas.26.09.2022. https://www.danas.rs/kultura/tribina-o-romima-u-srpskoj-kinematografiji-i-koncert-grup-otvaraju-romodrom-romski-kulturni-klub/
Bucharest: Projection
Today, in Bucharest, from 20:30 – 21:30 – the projection of “The best child in the world” by Alina Șerban and projection of the short film Ticket of Forgiveness.
Romani Rose
A movie on Romani Rose, Chairman of the Council of German Sinti and Roma where he speaks about his family.
- Unrecht und Widerstand – Romani Rose und die Bürgerrechtsbewegung. In: 3sat. 25.07.2022. https://www.3sat.de/film/dokumentarfilmzeit/unrecht-und-widerstand—romani-rose-und-die—buergerrechtsbewegung-100.html
- Bürgerrechtler Romani Rose spricht in 3Sat-Doku. In: Schwetzinger Zeitung. 25.07.2022. https://www.schwetzinger-1938565_1_teaser1024r056_mmdc-7m0ltuqt050mogb3edo_original.jpg/orte/schwetzingen_artikel,-schwetzingen-buergerrechtler-romani-rose-spricht-in-3sat-doku-_arid,1977429.html
Amsterdam and Roma
In the context of the “Eastern Neighbours Film Festival”, an encounter with three Romnja directors.
- AN ENCOUNTER WITH THREE POWERFUL VOICES OF EUROPEAN CINEMA. In: ENFF.nl. https://enff.nl/an-encounter-with-three-powerful-voices-of-european-cinema/?fbclid=IwAR35IqnRLAVCJ4oPWE1-i5zHSowfN2Vz9zJxBf2MzbWe8OZRiONK4khxqD0
Proud Roma
An article about the eponymous movie.
- Proud Roma: Celebrating Romani culture and pride through film. In: Minority Rights. 02.02.2022. https://minorityrights.org/2022/02/02/proud-roma/
Premiere …
https://proudroma.org/main-page/new-film-inspiring-pride-in-roma-identity-to-premiere-this-month/?fbclid=IwAR3NF9S3_z1L14joP10pdmnZt4NPRyJBJyYr0D2Ce3AdOLngiE7rFqt66xw
New Movie
A new movie to watch.
- New Film Inspiring Pride in Roma Identity to Premiere This Month. In: Proudroma.org.https://proudroma.org/main-page/new-film-Movie-pride-in-roma-identity-to-premiere-this-month/?fbclid=IwAR3NF9S3_z1L14joP10pdmnZt4NPRyJBJyYr0D2Ce3AdOLngiE7rFqt66xw
To be seen …
A movie on a young Romni who comes to Western Europe. In Brussels January 30th.
– https://cinema-palace.be/fr/evenements/avant-premiere-seule-mon-mariage?fbclid=IwAR3LkonvAToAQgyEqo_oy_eRP3Am7WLcfQLQfrhzTADrXkQpFd8-uW0y3uw [link-preview url=”https://cinema-palace.be/fr/evenements/avant-premiere-seule-mon-mariage?fbclid=IwAR3LkonvAToAQgyEqo_oy_eRP3Am7WLcfQLQfrhzTADrXkQpFd8-uW0y3uw”]
French Chronicle …
Two documentaries are presented: in Gardannes “8 Avenue Lenine” and in Grenoble “Les Roms citoyens comme les autres”. In Grenoble too, the metropolitan council is questioned regarding the right to lodging.
– « 8, avenue Lénine », film de Valérie Mitteaux et Anna Pitoun. In: Mille Babord. https://www.millebabords.org/spip.php?article32568
– Documentaire « Les Roms, des citoyens comme les autres – Les Roms face à l’Europe » Maison de l’International Grenoble, Parvis des Droits de l’Homme/Jardin de Ville, Grenoble, 38 000, France. In: Unidivers. https://www.unidivers.fr/rennes/documentaire-les-roms-des-citoyens-comme-les-autres-les-roms-face-a-leurope/
– La Métropole interpellée sur le droit au logement. In: L’Essor. 06.01.2019. https://www.lessor38.fr/la-metropole-interpellee-sur-le-droit-au-logement-23549.html [link-preview url=”https://www.millebabords.org/spip.php?article32568 “]
Film Festival
A Roma Film Festival in Berlin.
– Nicht mehr Fremde im eigenen Land sein. In: Deutschlandfunk Kultur. 06.12.2018. https://www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/roma-filmfestival-in-berlin-nicht-mehr-fremde-im-eigenen.2156.de.html?dram:article_id=435255 [link-preview url=”https://www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/roma-filmfestival-in-berlin-nicht-mehr-fremde-im-eigenen.2156.de.html?dram:article_id=435255″]
Movies
A healthy debate in Spain about the portrayal of Roma in movies has been prompted by the two films that were directed by non-Roma.
– Two films prompt a debate about portrayals of Spain’s Roma on screen. In: The Economist. 29.11.2018. https://www.economist.com/prospero/2018/11/29/two-films-prompt-a-debate-about-portrayals-of-spains-roma-on-screen [link-preview url=”https://www.economist.com/prospero/2018/11/29/two-films-prompt-a-debate-about-portrayals-of-spains-roma-on-screen”]
French Chronicle …
Not many news in France this week, probably due to the current manifestations in the country…
In the news, a portrait of a young Romanian Romni who is in high school, which highlights the difficulties to get into a school. Another article on 8, Rue Lénine, the new movie on Roma. An open letter addressed to the prefect of the Val de Marne, to ask for a strategy to on Roma camps. And finally, several articles on a squat of Roma in Buchelay who are allowed to stay.
– Ana-Maria, 16 ans : «Ma vie entre le bidonville et le lycée». In: Le Parisien. 20.11.2018. http://www.leparisien.fr/societe/ana-maria-16-ans-ma-vie-entre-le-bidonville-et-le-lycee-20-11-2018-7947030.php
– Anna Pitoun: “Filmer c’est écouter avant de regarder”. In: France Culture. 20.11.2018. https://www.franceculture.fr/emissions/par-les-temps-qui-courent/anna-pitoun
– Val-de-Marne : lettre ouverte au préfet sur le sort des Roms. In: Le Parisen. 22.11.2018. http://www.leparisien.fr/val-de-marne-94/val-de-marne-lettre-ouverte-au-prefet-sur-le-sort-des-roms-22-11-2018-7950246.php
– Buchelay : le tribunal administratif de Versailles suspend l’expulsion des Roms. In: Le Parisien. 19.11.2018. http://www.leparisien.fr/yvelines-78/buchelay-le-tribunal-administratif-de-versailles-suspend-l-expulsion-des-roms-19-11-2018-7946709.php
– Les Roms de Buchelay obtiennent un sursis. In: La Gazette des Yvelines. 22.11.2018. https://lagazette-yvelines.fr/2018/11/22/les-roms-de-buchelay-obtiennent-un-sursis/
– Yvelines. Buchelay : de squat en squat, itinéraire d’un Rom. In: Actu.fr. 20.11.2018. https://actu.fr/ile-de-france/buchelay_78118/yvelines-buchelay-squat-squat-itineraire-dun-rom_19667501.html [link-preview url=”https://www.franceculture.fr/emissions/par-les-temps-qui-courent/anna-pitoun “]
8, Avenue Lenine
More articles on the movie highlighting the fate of a Roma family in France. Good that the coverage is there.
– 8 avenue Lénine : “Un film sur les Roms mais aussi sur les Français”. In: Grazia. 18.11.2018. https://www.grazia.fr/news-et-societe/societe/8-avenue-lenine-film-documentaire-rom-907837
– Le docu “8, avenue Lénine” a suivi une famille rom roumaine pendant 15 ans. In: France 24. 15.11.2018. https://www.france24.com/fr/20181114-8-avenue-lenine-documentaire-famille-rom-roumaine-film
– 8 avenue Lénine : le combat d’une famille rom pour l’intégration (documentaire. In: CCFD Terre Solidaires. 13.11.2018. https://ccfd-terresolidaire.org/infos/migrations/roms-gitans-manouches/8-avenue-lenine-le-6260
– Une bouffée d’oxygène en ces temps moisis. In: Mediaspart. 19.11.2018. https://blogs.mediapart.fr/juliette-keating/blog/191118/une-bouffee-doxygene-en-ces-temps-moisis [link-preview url=”https://www.grazia.fr/news-et-societe/societe/8-avenue-lenine-film-documentaire-rom-907837 “]
Roma Film Festival in Pristina
The 5th Roma film Festival is taking place in Pristina.
– Rolling Film Festival brings Roma changemakers to center stage. In: Prishtina Insight. 14.11.2018. https://prishtinainsight.com/rolling-film-festival-brings-roma-changemakers-to-center-stage/?fbclid=IwAR3XdraMPJiW6h24R8a78SYsplYHMUx0gxec8_Y2nj8PQeAx0yyIL_gq4po [link-preview url=”https://prishtinainsight.com/rolling-film-festival-brings-roma-changemakers-to-center-stage/?fbclid=IwAR3XdraMPJiW6h24R8a78SYsplYHMUx0gxec8_Y2nj8PQeAx0yyIL_gq4po”]
Gypsies in Space
Really? A movie comedy “Lajkó – Gypsy in space” won the audience prize at the 18th Science + Fiction festival in Trieste.
Not sure what to make of this…
– Nemzetközi sikert ért el az űrbe kilőtt cigány története. In: 24.hu. 06.11.2018. https://24.hu/kultura/2018/11/06/nemzetkozi-sikert-ert-el-az-urbe-kilott-cigany-tortenete/ [link-preview url=”https://24.hu/kultura/2018/11/06/nemzetkozi-sikert-ert-el-az-urbe-kilott-cigany-tortenete/”]
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