Ceija Stojka
64-year-old Ceija Stojka, an Austrian Rom, reflects on her nomadic childhood and her rise as an author, painter, and singer in Vienna.
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64-year-old Ceija Stojka, an Austrian Rom, reflects on her nomadic childhood and her rise as an author, painter, and singer in Vienna.
Synopsis
Ceija Stojka, a 64-year-old Romani woman, reflects on her life in Vienna after a nomadic childhood. Known for her work as an author, painter, and singer, Stojka has gained recognition beyond Austria. The documentary reconstructs her biography while addressing the historical and contemporary perceptions of Romani people. It contrasts romanticized images with those of exclusion and discrimination, illustrating the complex relationship between Romani and non-Romani communities in Central Europe.
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