Gesetz der Straße (1994)

Gesetz der Straße (1994) poster

Travelers have wandered the Irish countryside for centuries. They were tinsmiths, harvesters and migrant laborers, fortune- and story-tellers, horse-traders and peddlers, knife grinders and scrap dealers, always performing a welcome chore for the settled society. As the centuries went by the so called tinkers adjusted their lifestyle to the changing conditions. Today, however, their traditional life on the road is coming to an end. "Rules of the Road" is a contemporary road movie forgoing the familiar cliché of romantic escape. Instead it focuses on Irish travelers who not only herald a sweeping economic migration, but also are the living exponents of an odyssey. An odyssey reflecting the state of mind in an absolute industrial society. The Irish travelers have no place to go. And they never had a place there they could stay. —Oliver Herbrich

Director: Oliver Herbrich
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Jan Betke
Editing: Uwe Klimmeck
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gesetz der Straße about?
Travelers have wandered the Irish countryside for centuries. They were tinsmiths, harvesters and migrant laborers, fortune- and story-tellers, horse-traders and peddlers, knife grinders and scrap dealers, always performing a welcome chore for the settled society. As the centuries went by the so called tinkers adjusted their lifestyle to the changing conditions. Today, however, their traditional life on the road is coming to an end. "Rules of the Road" is a contemporary road movie forgoing the familiar cliché of romantic escape. Instead it focuses on Irish travelers who not only herald a sweeping economic migration, but also are the living exponents of an odyssey. An odyssey reflecting the state of mind in an absolute industrial society. The Irish travelers have no place to go. And they never had a place there they could stay. —Oliver Herbrich
Who directed Gesetz der Straße?
Gesetz der Straße was directed by Oliver Herbrich.
How long is Gesetz der Straße?
Gesetz der Straße has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Gesetz der Straße?
Gesetz der Straße is a Documentary film.