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Opre Roma : Tsiganes au Canada

1999 52 min
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Ce long métrage documentaire célèbre la culture vibrante et le long cheminement des Tsiganes au Canada. Le spectateur assiste à un mariage tsigane traditionnel et à une soirée de flamenco animée par les chants de la Turquie, de la Roumanie, de l'Espagne, de la République tchèque et de la Slovaquie. Nous y faisons la connaissance de Julia Lovell, ardente défenseure des droits du peuple rom, de son père, qui dévoile timidement ses origines, et de Karen Gray Boothroyd, une danseuse de flamenco qui commence tout juste à revendiquer son identité tsigane. La musique porteuse des siècles d'exil tisse un lien …

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Ce long métrage documentaire célèbre la culture vibrante et le long cheminement des Tsiganes au Canada. Le spectateur assiste à un mariage tsigane traditionnel et à une soirée de flamenco animée par les chants de la Turquie, de la Roumanie, de l'Espagne, de la République tchèque et de la Slovaquie. Nous y faisons la connaissance de Julia Lovell, ardente défenseure des droits du peuple rom, de son père, qui dévoile timidement ses origines, et de Karen Gray Boothroyd, une danseuse de flamenco qui commence tout juste à revendiquer son identité tsigane. La musique porteuse des siècles d'exil tisse un lien entre leurs histoires. En anglais avec sous-titres français.

  • direction
    Tony Papa
  • producer
    Gillian Darling Kovanic
  • executive producer
    Graydon McCrea
  • associate producer
    Leigh Badgley

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Ages 14 to 17
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After discussing the basis of Roma identity, students prepare a presentation that presents the culture(s) with which they themselves identify, indicating the elements that constitute culture. Is mainstream culture invisible? Students research current issues surrounding refugee status for Roma in Canada. Students research opinions and stereotypes about Roma in their community via a survey of family and friends – would Roma people face discrimination in local neighbourhoods? Hold an event to educate about Roma and enjoy flamenco music and dance.
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