Angelo My Love (1983)
Angelo My Love delves into the little understood and fascinating world of New York Roma. Using real Romanis playing fictional versions of themselves. This critically acclaimed film explores the lifestyle, rites, myths and passions of the tight-knit urban subculture. Twelve year-old Angelo Evans is the street-wise. Charmingly precocious son of a fortune teller. When the boy accuses a sleazy Romani, Steve "Patalay" Tsigonoff, and his foul-mouthed wife, Millie, of stealing an ancestral ring, he chases them to Canada. Angelo wants the ring for his future bride, Patricia, and nearly disgraces the family to get it back. Along the way, Duvall presents an extraordinary slice of Romani life, highlighting there music and tribal customs, a wedding and a "kris" - the Romani court of justice. His film has a spontaneity and exuberance that make it a one-of-a-kind experience.
Cast
- Angelo Evans - Himself
- Katerina Ribraka - Patricia
- Tim Phillips - School Teacher
- Lachlan Youngs - Student Reporter
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Angelo My Love about?
- Angelo My Love delves into the little understood and fascinating world of New York Roma. Using real Romanis playing fictional versions of themselves. This critically acclaimed film explores the lifestyle, rites, myths and passions of the tight-knit urban subculture. Twelve year-old Angelo Evans is the street-wise. Charmingly precocious son of a fortune teller. When the boy accuses a sleazy Romani, Steve "Patalay" Tsigonoff, and his foul-mouthed wife, Millie, of stealing an ancestral ring, he chases them to Canada. Angelo wants the ring for his future bride, Patricia, and nearly disgraces the family to get it back. Along the way, Duvall presents an extraordinary slice of Romani life, highlighting there music and tribal customs, a wedding and a "kris" - the Romani court of justice. His film has a spontaneity and exuberance that make it a one-of-a-kind experience.
- Who directed Angelo My Love?
- Angelo My Love was directed by Robert Duvall.
- Who stars in Angelo My Love?
- Angelo My Love stars Angelo Evans, Katerina Ribraka, Tim Phillips, Lachlan Youngs.
- How long is Angelo My Love?
- Angelo My Love has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Angelo My Love?
- Angelo My Love is a Drama film.
- Where was Angelo My Love produced?
- Angelo My Love was produced in United States of America.