Gypo /ˈɪp/ is a 2005 British 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.

Gypo
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Directed byJan Dunn (not credited, per Dogme rules)
Written byJan Dunn
StarringPauline McLynn,
Chloe Sirene
Paul McGann
Release date
  • 2005 (2005)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
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

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The story is seen through the eyes of Paul and Helen, a married couple, and Tasha, a young Romani refugee from the Czech Republic. It shows the disintegration of a working-class family and the ugliness of bigotry.[1]

Production

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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

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Awards

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Plus two other nominations and Special Mention at Torino International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

References

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  1. ^ Nahmod, David Alexander (18 October 2006). "Working-class heroines". Bay Area Reporter.
  2. ^ Kent Film Office (4 February 2006). "Kent Film Office Gypo Article".
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