Korkoro (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Korkoro is a 2011 drama directed by Tony Gatlif. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $495,379 worldwide. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Tony Gatlif
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Lorber Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Korkoro About?
The premise of Korkoro without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 20th-century Japan, a story of guilt and redemption emerges. Nobuchi's impulsive proposal to Shizu deeply wounds his friend Kaji, leading to a tragic suicide. Haunted by his actions, Nobuchi seeks spiritual solace. However, his past resurfaces when a young student becomes his protégé, forcing him to confront the pain of betrayal and regret, and ultimately seek a path toward healing and understanding.
Korkoro Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- gypsy
- nazi
- resistance network
- inspired by a true story
- inspired by real person
- real life person in fictional setting
- romani family
- nazi occupied france
- vichy france
- female resistance movement agent
- implied tragic ending
- blown cover
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- french resistance
- unable to fit in
- rounded up
- sent to a nazi concentration camp
- sent to a concentration camp
- romani people
- gypsy family
- world war two in france
- gypsy protagonist
- diverse cast and crew
- romani protagonist
- life on the road
- freedom of movement
- nazi extermination of gypsies
- 1940s
- genocide
- romani genocide
- racism
- romani holocaust
- porajmos
- holocaust
- world war two
The Director of Korkoro
Directed by Tony Gatlif.
- Director Tony Gatlif
More from Tony Gatlif
More films directed by Tony Gatlif, best-rated first: Vengo, Tom Medina, Journey from Greece and Geronimo.
Korkoro Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Korkoro 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
2 ratings
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Movie Insider 5.0 /5
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Korkoro Plot Summary
What happens in Korkoro from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film takes place during World War II in the rural setting of Vichy France, beginning with a nine-year-old French boy named Claude (Mathias Laliberté) who escapes from an orphanage. Seeking to evade state protection, he encounters a Romani caravan comprising an extended family of twenty men, women, and children. They welcome Claude into their fold, nicknaming him Korkoro, meaning the free one. Captivated by their nomadic way of life, Claude opts to stay with them.
Full summary
The whole story of Korkoro, scene by scene
Korkoro Box Office
Korkoro grossed $495,379 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$495.4K
- International
- $495.4K
How Well Do You Know Korkoro?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the nickname that Claude adopts when he joins the Romani?
Korkoro Also Known As
Also known as “咯咯咯”.
- Also known as
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- 咯咯咯
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Korkoro FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Korkoro, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Korkoro?
Korkoro runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Korkoro released?
Korkoro was released on March 25, 2011.
Who directed Korkoro?
Korkoro was directed by Tony Gatlif.
More films by Tony Gatlif How much did Korkoro make at the box office?
Korkoro grossed $495,379 worldwide.
How is Korkoro rated?
Korkoro has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 60 on Metacritic, 3.4/5 on Letterboxd and 5.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Korkoro have a post-credit scene?
No. Korkoro has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Korkoro in?
The original language of Korkoro is Japanese.
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