loading...
Gypo
2005
An engrossing and award winning drama following the dramatic events in the lives of one working class family when one of them befriends a refugee girl. Three very different but equally fascinating views of the same sequence of events are revealed as we see the impact of the friendship between hard working young Czech refugee .. Read more
| Starring | Pauline McLynn, Chloe Sirene, Paul McGann, Rula Lenska |
|---|---|
| Director | Jan Dunn |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian |
loading...
Gypo
An engrossing and award winning drama following the dramatic events in the lives of one working class family when one of them befriends a refugee girl. Three very different but equally fascinating views of the same sequence of events are revealed as we see the impact of the friendship between hard working young Czech refugee Tasha and the down trodden but ever optimistic Helen. The triptych takes us through events through the eyes of Tasha, Helen and Helen's husband Paul. Compellingly realistic and critically acclaimed with riveting performances, Gypo deals with contemporary themes in an original and striking way. Essential viewing.
| Starring | Pauline McLynn, Chloe Sirene, Paul McGann, Rula Lenska, Tamzin Dunstone |
|---|---|
| Director | Jan Dunn |
| Studio | LIONS GATE HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 38 mins Watch now: 1 hr 38 mins |
| Certificate | DVD: , Watch Online: |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian |
| Language | DVD: English Watch Online: English |
| Released | DVD: 12 Feb 2007 Watch now: 07 Nov 2009 Production year: 2005 |
| Watch now | £2.49 |
| Format | DVD |
-
Most helpful member's review
View all -
42 out of 55 people found this review helpful
refugee-ze!
Three interwoven stories, a la Robert Altman's short cuts - and filmed in a 'breaking the waves' style ..
Great acting performances all round, and Chloe Sirene (Tasha) is absolutely gorgeous! -
Most recent members' review
View all -
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
A bit of gyp
This film is shot in the Dogme style and it's gritty, hand-held camera feel makes it a very intimate experience. I particularly liked the shift in the emphasis on events when the story is told by each of the three main characters in turn - a moment can be interpreted completely differently given your standpoint.
There is a stream of British films looking at the plight of economic migrants to the UK - I think this is one of the best, up there with Ken's Loach's 'Its a Free World'. The three leads are excellent, but don't expect an easy ride. Oh and it's a love story! -
More like this
View all
Related user collection
Liverpool Specials (178)
90% from 5 members
Buy from the LOVEFiLM shop
-
-
- Gypo
- DVD: £4.93
Free Delivery - RRP £19.79 (you save: 75%)
An engrossing and award winning drama following the dramatic events in the lives of one working class family when one of them befriends a refugee girl. Three very different but equally fascinating ... -