Summary
Gypo /ˈdʒɪpoʊ/ is a 2005 independent film written and directed by Jan Dunn. Its story details the breakdown of a family in a small town in Britain, told in three narratives. Within a structured screenplay the dialogue throughout was improvised.
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| Directed by | Jan Dunn (not credited, per Dogme rules) |
| Written by | Jan Dunn |
| Starring | Pauline McLynn, Chloe Sirene Paul McGann |
Release date | 2005 |
Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £300,000 |
Although the movement was dissolved in 2005, the filmmakers continued to develop independent and experimental films using or influenced the concept, which being the first film made in the post-Dogme 95 movement.
Plot summary edit
The film is shown through the eyes of the three main characters; Paul and Helen, a married couple, and Tasha, a teenage refugee. It shows how the family falls apart under the strain of unexpected emotions.[1]
Production edit
The production filmed entirely in Thanet in Kent at a variety of locations including East Kent College, Kingsgate Bay, Margate, Pegwell Bay, Port of Ramsgate, Ramsgate, Royal Harbour Hotel and the Wig & Pen pub.[2]
Cast edit
- Pauline McLynn as Helen
- Paul McGann as Paul
- Chloe Sirene as Tasha
- Rula Lenska as Irina
- Tamzin Dunstone as Kelly
- Tom Stuart as Darren
- Barry Latchford as Jimmy
- Olegar Fedoro as Tasha's Father
- Freddie Connor as Tasha's Husband
- Josef Altin as Michael
- Ashley McGuire as Penny
Awards edit
- British Independent Film Awards Best Achievement in Production
- San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Best First Feature
Plus two other nominations and Special Mention at Torino International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
References edit
- review 2006 at Guardian
External links edit
- Gypo at the Internet Movie Database
- Gypo at Rotten Tomatoes Archived 22 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine