Seven hundred years of exclusion from mainstream culture is addressed by Lalla Weiss, a leader in the Sinti and Roma community, in her advocacy work.
Synopsis
Seven hundred years of exclusion from mainstream culture is addressed by Lalla Weiss, a leader in the Sinti and Roma community, in her advocacy work.
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Synopsis
Lalla Weiss, spokeswoman for the national Sinti and Roma organisation, appears on camera throughout the year. She discusses the historical exclusion of Roma and Sinti from cultural life in Europe, a situation that has persisted for seven hundred years. Weiss demonstrates change in her own life as she leads within her community while married to Kees, a civilian. Their relationship challenges traditional gender roles in Roma and Sinti societies.
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Why Watch
- Meet Lalla Weiss, a leading voice for Sinti and Roma rights.
- See how traditional roles are changing in Roma and Sinti societies.
- Find out about the history of exclusion faced by these communities.
Did You Know
- The Roma and Sinti have been excluded from mainstream culture for 700 years.
- Lalla Weiss is married to Kees, a civilian, breaking traditional gender norms.
- The film follows Weiss for a full year, capturing her daily life and work.
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Who is Lalla Weiss?
Lalla Weiss is the spokeswoman of the national Sinti and Roma organisation.
How long have the Roma and Sinti been denied a place in culture?
The Roma and Sinti have been denied a place in culture for seven hundred years.
What is the duration of the documentary 'De witte raaf'?
The documentary 'De witte raaf' has a duration of 70 minutes.
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