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Gipsy Magic (1997): Cast

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Gipsy Magic is a 1997 comedy directed by Stole Popov, starring Anthony Zaki as Riju, Miki Manojlović and Petre Arsovski. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes.

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Gipsy Magic (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 13m (133 min)
Director
Stole Popov
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Macedonian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gipsy Magic About?

The premise of Gipsy Magic without spoilers.

In contemporary Macedonia, East Indian Romani youngster Taij (Miki Manojlovic) befriends UN peacekeeper Riju, exposing him to the harsh conditions of his community. After Taij’s mother passes away, he secures state funds for her burial, only for the unexpected twist of her returning to life. The film screened at the 1997 Montreal Film Festival.

Gipsy Magic Themes & Keywords

· 31 tags
  • indian
  • satire comedy
  • village
  • man
  • resurrection
  • slum
  • satire
  • magical realism
  • cinema verite
  • scam
  • faked death of son
  • faked death of wife
+19 more
  • fake death
  • miracle
  • coming back to life
  • secret
  • party
  • grief
  • funeral
  • money
  • father son relationship
  • faked death of mother
  • mother son relationship
  • family relationships
  • starvation
  • poverty
  • united nations peace keeping force
  • united nations
  • gypsy
  • macedonian
  • macedonia
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Cast & crew

Gipsy Magic Cast & Characters

Anthony Zaki leads the cast as Riju, with Miki Manojlović as Taip and Petre Arsovski as Bosnian. Directed by Stole Popov; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Stole Popov

More films directed by Stole Popov: To the Hilt, Tattoo, Happy New ’49 and The Red Horse.

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FAQ

Gipsy Magic FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Gipsy Magic, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gipsy Magic?

Gipsy Magic runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

When was Gipsy Magic released?

Gipsy Magic was released on May 27, 1997.

Who directed Gipsy Magic?

Gipsy Magic was directed by Stole Popov.

More films by Stole Popov

Who is in the cast of Gipsy Magic?

Gipsy Magic stars Anthony Zaki as Riju, Miki Manojlović as Taip and Petre Arsovski as Bosnian, among 22 credited actors.

Does Gipsy Magic have a post-credit scene?

No. Gipsy Magic has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gipsy Magic in?

The original language of Gipsy Magic is Macedonian.

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