When the Road Bends… Tales of a Gypsy Caravan explained

When the Road Bends… Tales of a Gypsy Caravan
Director:Jasmine Dellal
Studio:Little Dust Productions

When the Road Bends… Tales of a Gypsy Caravan is a 2006 documentary film directed by Jasmine Dellal about Gypsy musicians in the United States.

Content

The film follows Gypsy musicians in five bands on concert tour across the United States. The film includes live performances, backstage scenes, scenes with the musicians' families in India, Spain, Macedonia and Romania, and interviews.[1] Musician, Esma Redžepova appear. It includes an interview of Johnny Depp.[2] Also includes appearances from:

Production

It was directed by Jasmine Dellal, co-produced by Dellal and Sara P. Nolan. It was executive produced by San Fu Maltha, Wouter Barendrecht, and Michael J. Werner. The company that produced it was Little Dust Productions in association with ITVS, Fu Works Filmrights and Fortissimo Films. It was filmed by Albert Maysles, Alain de Halleux, and Dellal.

Release

It was released in North America in 2006. It was released on 2007 in the United Kingdom.[4]

Reception

According to Rotten Tomatoes the critic consensus was "A dynamic doc following five Romani bands is a pleasure for the senses thanks to vibrant colors and eclectic music".

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2007-09-27. Gypsy Caravan: When the Road Bends. 2021-05-24. The Guardian. en.
  2. Web site: Scheib. Ronnie. 2006-05-16. When the Road Bends: Tales of a Gypsy Caravan. 2021-05-24. Variety. en-US.
  3. Web site: Puga . Kristina . Flamenco singer Juana la del Pipa on her Gypsy culture . Wiser with Age . 13 February 2022 . 10 February 2017.
  4. Web site: BBC - Movies - review - Gypsy Caravan: When The Road Bends. 2021-05-24. www.bbc.co.uk.