Gypo (2005)
Gypo is the story of a working class family in Margate, Kent, a town where immigrants have become the focus of most of the public's discontent. The film tells the story of the a couple of weeks in this family's life, beginning when a young Czech girl, Tash, comes to visit. The film is made in the Dogme95 tradition, so no costumes, no lighting, no props or sets, which gives the film a gritty texture appropriate to the story.
Director: Jan Dunn
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: August 24, 2005
Cast
- Paul McGann - Paul
- Pauline McLynn - Helen
- Chloe Sirene - Tasha
- Tamzin Dunstone - Kelly
- Rula Lenska - Irina
- Barry Latchford - Jimmy
- Freddie Connor - Tasha's Husband
- Tom Stuart - Darren
- Olegar Fedoro - Tasha's Father
- Sean Wilton - Art Tutor
Screenplay
- Jan Dunn (Author)
Music: Labrador, Christiane Bjørg Nielsen
Cinematography: Jacob Kusk
Editing: Emma Collins
Production: BBC, Molinare Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
england, neglect of one's spouse, marriage, marriage problems, woman director
More Films by Director: Jan Dunn
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gypo about?
- Gypo is the story of a working class family in Margate, Kent, a town where immigrants have become the focus of most of the public's discontent. The film tells the story of the a couple of weeks in this family's life, beginning when a young Czech girl, Tash, comes to visit. The film is made in the Dogme95 tradition, so no costumes, no lighting, no props or sets, which gives the film a gritty texture appropriate to the story.
- Who directed Gypo?
- Gypo was directed by Jan Dunn.
- Who stars in Gypo?
- Gypo stars Paul McGann, Pauline McLynn, Chloe Sirene, Tamzin Dunstone, Rula Lenska, Barry Latchford.
- How long is Gypo?
- Gypo has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Gypo?
- Gypo is a Drama film.
- Where was Gypo produced?
- Gypo was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Gypo?
- The themes of Gypo include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.