O Baripen (2023)

O Baripen (2023) poster

The TV biopic maps the fate of Roma writer Elena Lackova in an intimately personal way. As viewers, thanks to the author's authentic voiceover and preserved archive footage, we delve into her memories of the Holocaust and the communist dictatorship in the context of the play Burning Gypsy Camp. We uncover the circumstances of growing up in a gypsy settlement, her first literary achievements, and her struggle to combine her personal and professional life. We also get to know her life story through her great-granddaughter and actress Alžbeta Ferencova, known as Zea or the serial Iveta (dir. Jan Hřebejk, 2022). The parallel between the life of the writer and that of her great-granddaughter, who also embarked on an artistic career and broke down stereotypes about the role of Roma women in society, creates a timely and transferable story. A crucial motif of the poetic film is also the unprecedented emancipation of the writer for the time.

Director: Vera Lacková
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Jan Šikl ml.
Cinematography: Dominik Jursa
Editing: Hana Dvořáčková
Production: Media Voice, RTVS, Media Voice
Country: Czech Republic, Slovakia
Language: Český, Slovenčina
Original Language: sk

Keywords

romani people

More Films by Director: Vera Lacková
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is O Baripen about?
The TV biopic maps the fate of Roma writer Elena Lackova in an intimately personal way. As viewers, thanks to the author's authentic voiceover and preserved archive footage, we delve into her memories of the Holocaust and the communist dictatorship in the context of the play Burning Gypsy Camp. We uncover the circumstances of growing up in a gypsy settlement, her first literary achievements, and her struggle to combine her personal and professional life. We also get to know her life story through her great-granddaughter and actress Alžbeta Ferencova, known as Zea or the serial Iveta (dir. Jan Hřebejk, 2022). The parallel between the life of the writer and that of her great-granddaughter, who also embarked on an artistic career and broke down stereotypes about the role of Roma women in society, creates a timely and transferable story. A crucial motif of the poetic film is also the unprecedented emancipation of the writer for the time.
Who directed O Baripen?
O Baripen was directed by Vera Lacková.
How long is O Baripen?
O Baripen has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is O Baripen?
O Baripen is a Documentary film.
Where was O Baripen produced?
O Baripen was produced in Czech Republic, Slovakia.