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198975 min0documentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

Rom

198975 min0documentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Four individuals narrate their experiences and perspectives on the evolution of the gypsy community in Europe, focusing on Greece's cultural heritage.

Historical Events

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Menelaos Karamaghiolis

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Four individuals narrate their experiences and perspectives on the evolution of the gypsy community in Europe, focusing on Greece's cultural heritage.

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Menelaos Karamaghiolis

Menelaos Karamaghiolisdirector

Menelaos Karamaghiolis

Menelaos Karamaghioliswriter

Electra Alexandropouloucast

Giorgos Konstas

Giorgos Konstascast

Ifigeneia Anastasiadicast

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Tamara, an elderly woman, shares her cultural heritage in Greece. In "Rom," director Menelaos Karamaghiolis presents four perspectives on the gypsy community. A Teacher offers an educational viewpoint, while a Photographer captures daily life through his lens. Aima, a young girl, represents the future of the community. The documentary covers their experiences, traditions, and the societal perceptions that shape their identities in contemporary Europe.

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