Time of the Gypsies (1988): Cast
Time of the Gypsies is a 1988 fantasy drama directed by Emir Kusturica, starring Davor Dujmović as Perhan, Borivoje Todorović and Sinolichka Trpkova. It runs 2 hours 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 22m (142 min)
- Director
- Emir Kusturica
- Original language
- Serbo-croatian
- Studio
- Ljubavny Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Time of the Gypsies About?
The premise of Time of the Gypsies without spoilers.
In a luminous tale set in the former Yugoslavia, young Romany Perhan discovers he can move objects with his mind. Drawn into the fast‑cash world of petty crime, his gift becomes both a lure and a danger, threatening to ruin his life and the people he loves, and forcing him to confront the clash between his mystical talent, his community’s traditions, and a harsh, unforgiving reality.
Time of the Gypsies Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- forced prostitution
- cat
- kitty
- supernatural power
- romani people
- yugoslavia
- prostitution
- teenage boy
- italy
- misery
- double cross
- folk opera
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- river
- bare chested male
- paranormal phenomenon
- hospital
- dice
- dice game
- racism
- organized crime
- crime lord
- milan italy
- marriage
- death in childbirth
- telekinesis
- gypsy
- killing an animal
- surrealism
- psychotronic film
- theft
- sarajevo
- dream sequence
- promise
- petty crime
- smuggling
- child exploitation
- begging
- fatalism
- self destructiveness
- ill sister
- religious celebration
- hut
- local blockbuster
- magic realism
- female nudity
- shaved chest
- female topless nudity
- magical realism
- trailer
- harmonica
Time of the Gypsies Cast & Characters
Davor Dujmović leads the cast as Perhan, with Borivoje Todorović as Ahmed and Sinolichka Trpkova as Azra. Directed by Emir Kusturica; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Emir Kusturica
- Davor Dujmović as Perhan
- Borivoje Todorović as Ahmed
- Sinolichka Trpkova as Azra
- Husnija Hasimovic as Merdzan
Also Starring in Time of the Gypsies
· 4 more- Ljubica Adžović Hatidža
- Zabit Memedov Zabit
- Elvira Sali Danira
- Suada Karišik Dzamila
More from Emir Kusturica
More films directed by Emir Kusturica, best-rated first: Underground, Black Cat, White Cat, Arizona Dream and Promise Me This.
Time of the Gypsies Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “El Tiempo de los Gitanos” and “Dom Za Vešanje”.
- Also known as
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- El Tiempo de los Gitanos
- Dom Za Vešanje
- Le temps des Gitans
- Zigenarnas tid
- 집시의 시간
- Sigøynernes tid
- ジプシーのとき
- Çingeneler Zamanı
- Il tempo dei gitani
- Время цыган
- Vida Cigana
- שעת הצוענים
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- Die Zeit der Zigeuner
- A cigányok ideje
- Дом за вешање
- Циганско време
- Ο Καιρός των Τσιγγάνων
- 流浪者之歌
- Dům k pověšení, ბოშათა ჟამი
- Dom za vješanje
- Thời Của Người Digan
- Час циган
- Czas Cyganów
- Dom obesenca
- Tiempo de gitanos
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Time of the Gypsies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Time of the Gypsies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Time of the Gypsies?
Time of the Gypsies runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
When was Time of the Gypsies released?
Time of the Gypsies was released on December 21, 1988.
Who directed Time of the Gypsies?
Time of the Gypsies was directed by Emir Kusturica.
More films by Emir Kusturica Who is in the cast of Time of the Gypsies?
Time of the Gypsies stars Davor Dujmović as Perhan, Borivoje Todorović as Ahmed and Sinolichka Trpkova as Azra, among 8 credited actors.
Does Time of the Gypsies have a post-credit scene?
No. Time of the Gypsies has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Time of the Gypsies in?
The original language of Time of the Gypsies is Serbo-croatian.
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