Beats of the Heart: The Romany Trail Part One: Gypsy Music into Africa (1981)

Beats of the Heart: The Romany Trail Part One: Gypsy Music into Africa (1981) poster

The Romany Trail Part One takes us on a search for the lost gypsy tribes of Egypt, up the Nile to the ancient town of Luxor in the shadow of the great Pharaoh’s tombs. Along the way, from the markets of Cairo to the temple of Karnak, we meet dancing girls and acrobats, magicians, fortune-tellers and even mystics performing an exorcism. The programme culminates in the rhythms of Flamenco, in the gypsy caves of the Alhambra, where some of Spain’s foremost gypsy families celebrate their history.

Director: Jeremy Marre
Runtime: 60 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jeremy Marre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beats of the Heart: The Romany Trail Part One: Gypsy Music into Africa about?
The Romany Trail Part One takes us on a search for the lost gypsy tribes of Egypt, up the Nile to the ancient town of Luxor in the shadow of the great Pharaoh’s tombs. Along the way, from the markets of Cairo to the temple of Karnak, we meet dancing girls and acrobats, magicians, fortune-tellers and even mystics performing an exorcism. The programme culminates in the rhythms of Flamenco, in the gypsy caves of the Alhambra, where some of Spain’s foremost gypsy families celebrate their history.
Who directed Beats of the Heart: The Romany Trail Part One: Gypsy Music into Africa?
Beats of the Heart: The Romany Trail Part One: Gypsy Music into Africa was directed by Jeremy Marre.
How long is Beats of the Heart: The Romany Trail Part One: Gypsy Music into Africa?
Beats of the Heart: The Romany Trail Part One: Gypsy Music into Africa has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).