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1988 Certificate 15
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The moving true story surrounding a group of gypsies in occupied Poland during WW2 and how, against a bitter and bloody backdrop, they struggle on with only their strength and courage to survive. Read more

Starring Horst Buchholz, Maya Ramati
Director Alexander Ramati
Genres Drama

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And The Violins Stopped Playing

The moving true story surrounding a group of gypsies in occupied Poland during WW2 and how, against a bitter and bloody backdrop, they struggle on with only their strength and courage to survive.

Starring Horst Buchholz, Maya Ramati
Director Alexander Ramati
Studio ODYSSEY VIDEO
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 9 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 24 Feb 2003
Production year: 1988
Format DVD

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    Rated - 5 stars

    A true story of the forgotten Holocaust

    Based on the true story of a band of gypsies in occupied Poland during World War II and their struggle againt the Nazi invaders. Half a million gypsies died as they fled in a vain attempt to escape. The film follows the story of Dymitr, a Polish gypsy violinist, as he tries to lead his family and friends to safety in Hungary. A tragic and moving film with a wonderful authentic soundtrack of Gypsy music.

      • WILLIAM McCHEYNE from Scotland
      • Posted 17 Apr 2005 20:18

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    Rated - 3 stars

    A different view

    This film certainly brought home again the pointless insanity of the Nazi regime's ethnic cleansing and final solution policy which changed the face of Europe forever. Before they were exterminated, these gypsies represented the innocence of a fun-loving freedom hungry people who hated conforming but who brought joy and music to every village. This is well illustrated in the part where the Count realizes that the Nazis are going to raid the gypsies' camp, and so he decides to warn his entertaining friends. Such dignity these people had, even in the last hours. Hard to watch, but charming, poignant and THIS is reality, not what you think reality is on TV.

      • Cathy from England
      • Posted 19 Jan 2006 11:04

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