Gypo /ˈdʒɪpoʊ/ is a 2005 British independent film written and directed by Jan Dunn. Its story details the breakdown of a family in a small town in Britain, told in three narratives. Within a structured screenplay the dialogue throughout was improvised.
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| Directed by | Jan Dunn (not credited, per Dogme rules) |
| Written by | Jan Dunn |
| Starring | Pauline McLynn, Chloe Sirene Paul McGann |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £300,000 |
Although the movement was dissolved in 2005, the filmmakers continued to develop independent and experimental films using or influenced the concept, which being the first film made in the post-Dogme 95 movement.
Plot summary
editThe story is seen through the eyes of Paul and Helen, a married couple, and Tasha, a young Romani refugee from the Czech Republic. It shows the disintegration of a working-class family and the ugliness of bigotry.[1]
Production
editThe production filmed entirely in Thanet in Kent at a variety of locations including East Kent College, Kingsgate Bay, Margate, Pegwell Bay, Port of Ramsgate, Ramsgate, Royal Harbour Hotel and the Wig & Pen pub.[2]
Cast
edit- Pauline McLynn as Helen
- Paul McGann as Paul
- Chloe Sirene as Tasha
- Rula Lenska as Irina
- Tamzin Dunstone as Kelly
- Tom Stuart as Darren
- Barry Latchford as Jimmy
- Olegar Fedoro as Tasha's Father
- Freddie Connor as Tasha's Husband
- Josef Altin as Michael
- Ashley McGuire as Penny
Awards
edit- British Independent Film Awards Best Achievement in Production
- San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Best First Feature
Plus two other nominations and Special Mention at Torino International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
References
edit- ^ Nahmod, David Alexander (18 October 2006). "Working-class heroines". Bay Area Reporter.
- ^ Kent Film Office (4 February 2006). "Kent Film Office Gypo Article".
External links
edit- Gypo at IMDb
- Gypo at Violet Pictures
- Gypo at Rotten Tomatoes
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