From northwest India to Romania, from Germany to Spain; the first location was a surprise to me, as I didn't know the origins of Romany culture are rooted in India. Other surprises were the violinist playing a loose string and the little white boy dancing to cheer up his mother - absolute gems, like many other performances, too.
Sure, this could have done with a narrator and additional info on the Romany, but Gatliff dóes tell a certain story, with beautiful imagery and music as the main ingredients, as it moves through time and countries in a very captivating manner. It is certainly more than enough for 'Latcho Drom' to work as a cinematic experience.
9 out of 10.
Sure, this could have done with a narrator and additional info on the Romany, but Gatliff dóes tell a certain story, with beautiful imagery and music as the main ingredients, as it moves through time and countries in a very captivating manner. It is certainly more than enough for 'Latcho Drom' to work as a cinematic experience.
9 out of 10.