The Righteous Gypsy (2016)

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Hajira Imeri Mihaljic is the only Roma person ever to be awarded the honorary title of Righteous Among the Nations at Yad Vashem. A former employee of the Levi family in Croatia, Mihaljic was visiting them at a holding camp in Mitrovica, Kosovo, when the grandmother of two-year-old Esther asked if she would take the child and raise her as her own. Mihaljic agreed and bravely risked her own life by disguising Esther as Roma, thereby saving her. This previously unknown story is brought to life in this moving documentary recounted by Esther Levi herself.

Director: Dominik Sedlar, Jakov Sedlar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 33 min
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Production: AS film, Ollendorff Center, OPIS
Country: Croatia, Israel, United States of America
Language: Hrvatski
Original Language: hr
More Films by Director: Dominik Sedlar, Jakov Sedlar
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Righteous Gypsy about?
Hajira Imeri Mihaljic is the only Roma person ever to be awarded the honorary title of Righteous Among the Nations at Yad Vashem. A former employee of the Levi family in Croatia, Mihaljic was visiting them at a holding camp in Mitrovica, Kosovo, when the grandmother of two-year-old Esther asked if she would take the child and raise her as her own. Mihaljic agreed and bravely risked her own life by disguising Esther as Roma, thereby saving her. This previously unknown story is brought to life in this moving documentary recounted by Esther Levi herself.
Who directed The Righteous Gypsy?
The Righteous Gypsy was directed by Dominik Sedlar, Jakov Sedlar.
Who stars in The Righteous Gypsy?
The Righteous Gypsy stars Esther Levy, Yaron Levi.
How long is The Righteous Gypsy?
The Righteous Gypsy has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
What genre is The Righteous Gypsy?
The Righteous Gypsy is a Documentary film.
Where was The Righteous Gypsy produced?
The Righteous Gypsy was produced in Croatia, Israel, United States of America.