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1988 · Dom za vešanje

Time of the Gypsies

A young Romani teenager in Sarajevo with telekinetic powers is lured into the criminal underworld of Milan to pay for his sick sister’s medical care, suffering heartbreak and betrayal.

Official Oscar submissionDramaCrimeFantasy
Director
Emir Kusturica
Writers
Emir Kusturica, Gordan Mihić
Cast
Davor Dujmović, Bora Todorović, Ljubica Adžović, Sinolička Trpkova
Production
Yugoslavia (Forum Sarajevo / TV Sarajevo) · Italy · UK · 142 min

Awards and recognition

  • ★Cannes Film Festival Best Director Award (1989)
  • ★Cannes Golden Palm Nominee

Context

Filmed primarily in Romani language, featuring an unforgettable score by Goran Bregović ("Ederlezi"). It remains a touchstone of Balkan magic realism.

Filming locations

  • Sarajevo Romani Settlement & Miljacka River
    Sarajevo Canton

    Filmed in Romani settlements around Sarajevo and along the banks of the Miljacka River.

Sources and verification

Awards verified 2026-09-11 against festival and academy records; unverifiable claims were removed rather than kept.