Gypo /ˈdʒɪpoʊ/ is a 2005 British independent film written and directed by Jan Dunn. Its story details the breakdown of a family in a small town in Britain, told in three narratives. Within a structured screenplay the dialogue throughout was improvised.
Although the movement was dissolved in 2005, the filmmakers continued to develop independent and experimental films using or influenced the concept, which being the first film made in the post-Dogme 95 movement.
Plot summary
The story is seen through the eyes of Paul and Helen, a married couple, and Tasha, a young Romani refugee from the Czech Republic. It shows the disintegration of a working-class family and the ugliness of bigotry.[2]
Production
The production filmed entirely in Thanet in Kent at a variety of locations including East Kent College, Kingsgate Bay, Margate, Pegwell Bay, Port of Ramsgate, Ramsgate, Royal Harbour Hotel and the Wig & Pen pub.[3]
Cast
- Pauline McLynn as Helen
- Paul McGann as Paul
- Chloe Sirene as Tasha
- Rula Lenska as Irina
- Tamzin Dunstone as Kelly
- Tom Stuart as Darren
- Barry Latchford as Jimmy
- Olegar Fedoro as Tasha's Father
- Freddie Connor as Tasha's Husband
- Josef Altin as Michael
- Ashley McGuire as Penny
Awards
- British Independent Film Awards Best Achievement in Production
- San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Best First Feature
Plus two other nominations and Special Mention at Torino International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
References
- ^ "Gypo (2005)". BBFC. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ Nahmod, David Alexander (18 October 2006). "Working-class heroines". Bay Area Reporter.
- ^ Kent Film Office (4 February 2006). "Kent Film Office Gypo Article".
External links
- Gypo at IMDb
- Gypo at Violet Pictures
- Gypo at Rotten Tomatoes
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