Today I was Young and Pretty

Overview

Most of the Gypsy population of Clejani, a village located some 50 km away from Bucharest, traditionally consists of musicians going back for many generations. The film shows how the musicians relate to daily life and the way their perception of reality influences their music. Firm belief in superstitions, the unavoidable blows of fate, communication with the dead, become the sources of inspiration and expression, of joy and sorrow. Alexandra Gulea’s unconventional documentary takes us on a musical journey to the origins of romanian gypsy music.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 2007

Original language

Romanian

Director

Alexandra Gulea

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2158126