Blacks and Whites Have Red Blood

Documentary film / 1995

Romanies called whites „gadge“ and wish themselves to be called Romanies and not gipsies. However, for the majority of Czech citizens, they remain gipsies. The „whites“ do not believe in the Romanies' ability to gain an education, they feel they are of a lower caste, racially different and also with innate criminal inclinations. The film was made from the point of view of the Romanies and it describes their life among the „gadge“. It also offers a personal testimony from the Romanies and points to their specific activities which are improving their status in the Czech Republic.

Director: Ljuba Václavová
Cinematography: Robert Novák
Editing: Magda Landsmannová, Zdeněk Šafr
Runnig time: 35 min
Year of production: 1995

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