Gypsy Tales
A 13-part animated series about Roma culture through authentic folk tales. It shows the cultural history and ethnographic traditions of Roma society, combining them with the values of contemporary Roma art, which can still serve as examples today. Several Roma artists, writers, painters, and musicians contributed to the series, thereby conveying their perspectives and cultural heritage.
Ep 1The Gypsy Woman and the Devil
Once upon a time, a very long time ago, back when only the Gypsies shed tears, there lived a beautiful woman named Vunida. She lived with her three children in terrible poverty. This film tells the tale of Vunida, her encounter with the devil, her escape, and the curse that transformed her into a cherry tree. Her children, having drawn strength from the juicy cherries hanging from the boughs of the tree, set out in search of their mother.
Ep 2Káló, the Gypsy Lad
Káló, the handsome Gypsy lad, lies among the wildflowers on the banks of a stream, lost in idle daydreams. He falls in love with the seductively beautiful queen of the underwater realm and finds himself mixed up in all sorts of adventures to win her hand. With the help of Drinkárta, the witch with seaweed hair, he finally wakes up from his reveries, and in the end he lives happily ever after with Gilze, his true love.
Ep 3Doja the Gypsy Fairy
Doja, the beautiful Gypsy fairy, gracefully strolls down a rainbow to be among her people and help them. Clinging to her long, sable hair, they fly with her to a wondrous island, where they can build their own fiefdom and live happily, in peace. But then, one day, a terrible thing happens...
Ep 4The Fiery Red Snake
The events of a little boy’s life usher him into the world of life among the Gypsies, where he seeks unconditional love, and his closet family members are put to the test.
Ep 5How was Man Created?
When the good Lord created the sky, the earth, and the water, he was content. But soon, he began to feel lonely. He brooded for a moment, and then he began to knead a bit of clay. He opened the oven and started to bake a man…
Ep 6The Story of the Sun and the Moon
Once upon a time, an enormous dragon and a piteously cruel giant stole the Sun and the Moon. Darkness fell over the world. Fortunately, two brave and strong men set out to find the light and bring it back…
