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Gadjo Dilo stroked me in a most unconventional way. I saw it at a friend without knowing or expecting what it will be about. Very realistic and sincere, with raw images and beautiful shots, it simply shook me up. The way gypsies are presented is a true insight of their culture and way of living. The acting, done by amateurs at most, is flawless, especially by Izidor who delivers perfectly. Even if the story is hardly present, the movie doesn't need one as it slowly goesdeep with drama, comedy, ethnicity and music. Overall Gadjo Dilo (free translation Crazy Dude) is an unexpected gem from Tony Gatlif that is different from everything I've seen. Misto!

"Gadjo Dilo" shows the trip of a young man in search of a voice that he fell in love with. Stéphane (Roman Duris) is a musicologist that just follows his guts, his instinct, to find the mysterious singer Nora Luca in Romania. He follows a passionate and realistic journey that teaches himself the gypsy way of being. Quite different from the Kusturica approach, Tony Gatlif's music is more intimate of the true gypsy soul and enables us to feel and understand it. With this "musical anthropological" view a stunning portrait of this culture is made, with all it's roughness and spontaneity. As a viewer i grew as a person with this movie, some preconceptions were broken and a great admiration was born for the Romanian nomads.

I believe that "Gadjo Dilo" is a true approach to the gypsy way of being, a music that will inspire your future steps.

In life you do come across with little gems of movies. Gadjo dilo represents that, tenderness, simplistic and genuine approach to the soul of the gypsy people. Hard not to be moved by movies like this that essentially portray so beautifully a piece of a persons life. The music is great, a major discovery in my life and although seen it years ago i still treasure it as one of the reasons why i enjoy watching movies. Most of the actors of the movie did not have formal training and they manage to pull it together in a way that accomplished ones would have real trouble to do so. One of those movies that reinstate your faith in the homelessness of the good quality cinema NOT TO BE MISSED

There's several reasons for it. Rona Hartner's acting. Adrian "Copilu minune" Simionescu's music and, maybe most of all, Izidor Serban's intensity. As far as I know, he is a complete acting amateur. My wife is Romanian, and I play bass with one, maybe the only, gypsy orchestra in Sweden - with roma from Macedonia, Serbia and Bulgaria. I know their language a bit, but it is not the same dialect as in the movie, which I guess is "kaldarash", the guys in the band speaks "arlija". We do some of Adrian's songs, though... If you liked this movie I recommend the documentary "Iag Bari", which is a film about the moldovan gypsy brass band Fanfare Ciocârlia.

Great movie, i don't have enough words to say more. Those guys are my neighbours. The movie was shot in the small village of Cretulesti, two km away from my house. I know them, i lived among them, and yes , many of them are like in the movie. They live. The majority of the "white" population is discriminating them , considering that they are a inferior race. They have their guilt, but the government is doing nothing to change this situation. Comparing to this, Kusturica's movies are like little kittens. Tony Gatlif is a great story teller, with clean directing skills. This movie "hunted" me for a several days, i can't get enough of it. Despite their lack of mood for working, the gypsies are the greatest singers in the world. 10/10

This lyrical, poetic masterpiece of cinematic art sucks you into the minds and souls of a still enigmatic, clannish culture, as Stephane, the urbanised, DAT-carrying Frenchman confronts both his own Western attitudes and the wistful, dogged independence of an oft persecuted race. The veracity of the work borders on cinema verite, such is the power of the performances coaxed with consummate skill by writer/director Tony Gatlif, himself a Romany, from a largely non-professional cast.

The plot hardly bears mentioning, as this is an exemplar of film as art, i.e. an exploration of the human spirit. One could wax lyrical about Stephane's mission to find the gypsy singer who's voice chicken skins him as a journey into his own psyche, or other such pyschobabble, but ultimately, even though framed by a love story and imbued with classical dramatic elements of pathos, comedy and tragedy, through all the elements that make film such a singular artistic vehicle - sound, music, image, performance - this work envelops you in swaddling-cloth, twists at the core of your soul, and vicariously makes you pursue the Holy Grail of the meaning of life.

I can't claim to have seen anything in at least a year, probably dating back to "Welcome to the Dollhouse", that has touched me in the way that this work did. For all those who think that trite eye candy like "Saving Private Ryan" represents a milestone in cinema art, an education moment in the company of Stephane and his collective muse will persuade you that true artistic creativity lies in exposing the seemingly mundane banalities that constitute our daily lives.

I would just like to say a few words about the comment of bplesa, which is more or less correct, but, in my opinion, needs some explaining regarding the title of the movie. I doubt that "crazy romanian" would be a correct translation since the title most probably refers to the french guy which, obviously, is not romanian. It could be "extended" to "crazy stranger" since he is a stranger, but i think the only translation that can be considered correct is "Crazy Guy". Gadjo and Dilo, the two words from the title, are used in romanian slang, as "gagiu", respectively "diliu", and of course were adopted from Romani (the language of the gypsies). There meaning is: gagiu=guy, diliu=crazy, so... I think that says it all.

I was truly captivated by this seductive journey into the well-insulated lives of the gypsies. It takes a non-judgmental view and refrains from clichés. The film takes on a somewhat cinema variete approach and uses many non-professional actors for the supporting roles. This approach was successful and didn't distract from film's story. The film follows a young Frenchman on a quest to find a gypsy singer on an audio tape he has. I was able to catch it late one night on cable and have not been able to find it in any video store for rent. This movie really needs a DVD release so we can get it from Netflix. Someone should pick this one up for release.

This film tells of one man's search for a singer amidst the chaotically beautiful gypsies of Roumania. It is a delicious, funny, crazy and richly erotic celebration of the wildness in the human spirit. Yet there is a shadowy undercurrent that surfaces at times in the film. This is honestly faced and thus the story avoids romanticising of a culture that the director evidently knows well (he was of gypsy birth himself). Despite the destructive power of this shadow what remains is a sense of the power of survival, joy, and a memory of music that is compelling beautiful.

A young Frenchman goes to Romania searching for a female singer of whom his deceased father had a cassette. He finishes by being adopted by a local gypsy community after a first moment of rejection by some of its members. After a certain time he integrates himself very well in the community. This movie gives a vivid and realistic description of gypsies customs and cultural background. The music is simply fabulous and it has moments of anthology like the one for instance when a musical farewell is performed in a cemetery before the grave a musician. But the movie is not only about folklore but also about violent racism that falls at a given moment upon that gypsy community.

After seeing this film I came out of the cinema with a smile on my face, running from ear to ear. The next day I still had a silly smile plastered over my face!

After a bleak start to this film, it changes to one of the warmest and joyous film I've seen in a VERY long time.

Yes it's, hopefully, in the original language with subtitles. The words are not all that necessary to understand the film. Bodies and faces say as much in this film.

RUN to the nearest video-store and grab it!! Crank up the volume and enjoy. The music should be savoured loud, and there's lots of it in the film.

Now do you understand? GO SEE IT!!

This is a fascinating film, beautifully shot, that seems to provide a knowing eye on the Roma population in Romania. The plot is practically meaningless, as we're immersed in gypsy culture as much as the French protagonist is, and that seems to be the point. The Roma actors do capably, especially the chap playing Isidor. This is definitely a sympathetic portrait, though not without showing the blemishes.

This movie is a lie about romanian gypsy,I am from Romania and I can tell you that is a shame ...romanian gypsy are people that don't like to work,they beg, steel, rob, rape...

Our country is suffering and now that the borders are open other countries will see what gypsy are,in fact Italy,Spain are already full of them.The problem is that people think that romanians are the same as romanian gypsy,we are not,we are very different.You will see this comment like a racist one but after you will meet our gypsy you will understand.The movie is good,but the prolem is that romanians people made a film ,a good film,about gypsy when they are not ,they are nothing like this...

Watch the movie,enjoy the movie but remember that a gypsy is nothing like this.And don't make confusion between a romanian and a gypsy

Wow !! Where do they get these amazing people. Definately not Hollywood

that's for sure. I can't say I've seen a more sincere film, the raw energy running through this film still makes me crack a smile or shed a tear whenever I think about it.

Powerful, thrilling, full of life. It introduces you to the very simple, yet full of emotions life of the gypsies. It outlines their raw behavior, their spirited way of being, their unique way of dealing with problems and pain and, most of all, their charming culture (those scenes with dancing gypsies made me crave to learn dance like that).

The plot isn't very consistent - just a French guy who is looking for his father's favorite singer. But this is not the kind of movie in which the plot matters too much. Here, the plot is just a plea for the director to send Stéphane, a Paris citizen, to a Romanian gypsy hamlet in the middle of nowhere and get the chance to discover a whole new way of living.

The relation between Stéphane and Sabina does not turn the film into a romantic story. It covers just the right amount of the scenes; it's the salt and pepper the movie needs.

All this being said,I can only add Gadjo Dilo is surely a film worth watching.

It's not only the music but also dance, or rather the life that springs out from the combination of them that makes you jump out of your seat. It's everywhere throughout the movie... birth, death, joy, sadness. I think it's significant that the same tune (Tutti frutti tequila ;) is used for both the funeral and for the party. And YEAH, you HAVE to admire Rona Hartner's style when it comes to dancing (along with the other gypsies).

There is so much in this movie to love, first of all, the beauty of Romain Duris and Rona Hartner as they surrender completely to their roles as Stephane and Sabina. Just watching their performances is a liberating, freeing experience. Most of us would not have the courage to wander in a wartorn land, slog through barren lands, in the dead of winter, not knowing the native language just to look for a gypsy musician. I love the freedom of Stephane, the way that time is not a issue, there's no schedule to meet, no things to accomplish, just be touched by the people and the world around you.

There are so many wonderful scenes but the one that stands out for me was when Stephane and Sabina are talking dirty, I mean real dirty, and it's wonderful. and when they get around to having sex it is raw and awkward, and unsexy and absolutely beautiful and when they're in the middle of making love he hits his head on the rock.

I also love the dancing scenes, especially from the women. They lack any vanity, there's pure joy of expression oozing out of them.

This was really a trip.

I haven't seen much of Rona Hartner but she is a fox. Romain Duris is, to me, one of the great actors of our generation, His collaborations with Cedric Klapisch, and his recent role in "the beat that my heart skipped" along with this film not only shows he has great range as an actor, but also shows the immense joy he has in is craft. He puts everything, body and soul, into his roles, and he is one of the most natural actors around. It is curious to point out in these roles how well he does at communicating with someone who doesn't speak his language, the gypsies here, the group in L'auberge expagnole and Les Poupees Russes, and the Chinese tutor in Beat. To communicate as an actor, you have to be able to speak beyond language, and he does that time and time again.

What a magnificent piece of art! I can't remember any movie that touched me like this one. Tony Gatlif has managed to create a documentary feeling I thought wasn't possible, not to mention Izidor Serban, Rona Hartner ...

I must admit that I thought that Izidor Serban was a very driven actor. When a read the fact leaflet I saw that he's not a pro actor. I understood that he isn't actually ACTING, he is just himself. Is that maybe a part of the secret ? The movie really gives a feeling of being part of the gypsy community and I absolutely recommend those who haven't seen it to do so.

As I have part of my origin in Hungary, this movie wakes a special part of me up. The photo is astonishing, marvellous,... The small leaflet delivered along with the ticket contains an interview with Tony Gatlif and gives a lot of background details.

When I write this, I notice that I'm looking for superlatives all the time...

What has Tony Gatlif got to be able to make a movie like this one? Unfortunately I missed Latcho Drome, but now I'll make an effort to see it.

This is a unique film that uses both fiction and reality to tell its story. It is the third film in Tony Gatlif's trilogy about the Romany people, more commonly referred to as Gypsies. The other films in the series are Les Princes (1983), which, so far, I have been unable to purchase or rent, and Latcho Drom (1993).

Tony Gatlif elicits some fine performances from the non-actors in the cast. The direction and editing of the film are excellent and provide the needed support for the documentary aspects that are intertwined with the fictional narrative. The viewer feels very much involved in the fast paced, often changing activities of the characters.

Holding everything together is an endearing performance by the popular actor, Roman Duris, who is the protagonist in the film and whose open-mindedness and adaptability allow the story to be viewed objectively. There are many funny scenes, and, as in Latcho Drom, a great deal of original, entertaining Romany music.

One of my absolute favorites! It's fun, it's beautiful and you can feel the true joy of life in this film. Sabina is so beautiful and it's a liberation to see how Stephane slowly becomes a part of their life style and slowly understands that women dancing and cheering to the music is part of their life. I often listen to Balkan music and music like Cumbia one of the best parts is listening to the people in the background cheering and singing along! It's hard to come by - but I found it on amazon and it made my day :) Kustarica is good - but this is great! My favorite scene is towards the end where Stephane and Sabina goes to "the city" to party and they start to play a wedding-like song and they start to crash porcelain on the floor - by then Stephane has become a true convert to Roman :D

As the childs laughing naturally, old man thinking primly, music flowing customarily, how can I express my feeling on vagrant feeling whatever for races or individual .

Rather considering the historic or political shadows on this film, I would focus on the rethinking and reposition on nationality and individual.

But most touching part to me is still the part of custom charm , music , personality, sincere attitude to others to god.

Thanks the director reflecting those everything for people , who insists emotional thinking.

Such a fascinating and atmospheric exploration of a much maligned people. The Gypsy culture just leapt from the screen a t me.