| When the Road Bends... Tales of a Gypsy Caravan | |
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| Directed by | Jasmine Dellal |
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Production company | Little Dust Productions |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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.[1] It includes an interview of Johnny Depp.[2] Also includes appearances from:
- Taraf de Haïdouks
- Esma Redžepova
- Fanfare Ciocărlia
- Maharaja (including Queen Harish)
- Antonio El Pipa Flemenco Ensemble featuring cantaora Juana la del Pipa "who is related to the Parrilla guitar-playing family and both the Zambo and Terremoto singing clans."[3]
- Johnny Depp
- George Eli[2][4]
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.[2][4] The company that produced it was Little Dust Productions in association with ITVS, Fu Works Filmrights and Fortissimo Films.[2] It was filmed by Albert Maysles, Alain de Halleux, and Dellal.
Release
It was released in North America in 2006.[2] 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".[5]
References
- "Gypsy Caravan: When the Road Bends". The Guardian. September 27, 2007. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- Scheib, Ronnie (May 16, 2006). "When the Road Bends: Tales of a Gypsy Caravan". Variety. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- Puga, Kristina (February 10, 2017). "Flamenco singer Juana la del Pipa on her Gypsy culture". Wiser with Age. Retrieved February 13, 2022.
- "BBC - Movies - review - Gypsy Caravan: When The Road Bends". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- "Gypsy Caravan (2006)", Rotten Tomatoes, retrieved May 24, 2021