Swing

France 2002, 91 minutes
Dir. Tony Gatlif
In French, Romany with English subtitles
Rating: [PG]
Genres: Foreign Cinema, Drama / Musical

Aroview: The latest excursion into the music-rich culture of Europe's 'gypsy' population from dir. Gatlif (GADJO DILO), this time set around its virtuoso guitar traditions.

Like VENGO this strings together some stunning musical interludes (featuring guitarists Tchavolo Schmitt and Mandino Reinhardt) with a slight tale about a 10-year old French lad who seeks expert guitar tutelage and becomes mesmerised by an adventurous, 'tomboy' gypsy lass.

NZ International Film Festival 2002