DVD Competition
To celebrate the release of Gypsy Caravan: When the Road Bends on DVD we have three copies to give away courtesy of the Institute of Contemporary Arts
The Buena Vista Social Club for Gypsy music. It captures the spirit of an amazing musical culture and the heart of the musicians and singers who express it.
Write in 20 words or less why you would like a copy of the DVD and we will select the three best as winners and put the 'words' on the web site and send you a free DVD.
Closing date for competition is Friday 4th July 2008.
Please complete the entry form below. All fields must be completed before you press the enter button.
Alternatively, send your entry to:
When the Road Bends' Competition,
GRTAS,
West Park Centre,
Spen Lane,
Leeds LS16 5BE
Competition Terms
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This competition is free to enter.
Entries can only be received by completion of the entry form situated on the GRTHM website.
Only one entry per person.
Closing date for entries is 4th July 2008.
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About the Film
ICA Films presents
GYPSY CARAVAN When the Road Bends…
A film by Jasmine Dellal
"It would be great if by experiencing the Romani people and their music, people can learn more about them and understand that - what you've believed about these people has been a lie your entire life."
Johnny Depp
“…give foot-stomping evidence of the diversity and connectedness of the vital Roma musical tradition.”
Time Out
“…Gypsy Caravan is as rich as the music it promotes. Fans of Buena Vista should definitely join the club.”
Channel 4
Gypsy Caravan: When the Road Bends… a vibrant and insightful documentary looking in to the largely unknown world of Romani music is out now to buy and rent on DVD courtesy of ICA Films. Part Rockumentary and Road movie the film follows five Romani bands on tour across America.
Shot by legendary cinematographer Albert Maysles and directed by Jasmine Dellal, this dynamic musical documentary sees five Gypsy bands from four countries unite for the Gypsy Caravan as they take their show around North America for a six-week tour, astounding every audience they meet. Their musical styles range from flamenco to brass band, Romanian violin to Indian folk. And with humour and soul in their voices, they celebrate the best in Gypsy culture and the diversity of the Romani people in an explosion of song and dance. As the film follows the amazing performances and behind-the-scenes action from the tour created by World Music Institute, we discover the real lives of these musicians. We visit Macedonia, Romania, India and Spain, meet their families and see what music brings to their lives. The tales of these characters are woven between their performances - allowing us to understand and celebrate Romani culture and the prejudice of their shared ancestry.
About the director
Jasmine Dellal began her documentary career as director, producer, writer and editor of the award-winning American Gypsy: A Stranger in Everybody’s Land. Raised in England, Dellal also spent much of her childhood with her grandparents in India. She studied French and Spanish at Oxford University and received a Masters in Journalism from UC Berkeley. There she won a student Emmy for In His Own Image, a profile of a homeless photographer. She then went on to work with acclaimed filmmaker, Marlon Riggs, on the feature Black is…Black Ain’t. Inspired to create artistic films with a social conscience, Dellal founded and now runs Little Dust Productions.
Running Time: 110mins approx
Cat: ICA003DVD
Cert: PG
Languages: English/ Romani/ Spanish/ Romanian/ Macedonian/ Hindi/ Marwari
Further press information:
Emma Lawson on 020 7766 1421 or 07768 738 345, emma.lawson@ica.org.uk
or
Yung Kha, ICA Press Office, 020 7766 1406 yung.kha@ica.org.uk
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