Film
A Modern Roma Fairytale
Documentary · 1h 20m · in cinemas from 15 November
Where to see it
9 screenings in 1 city
9 screenings in Amsterdam
Pathé Tuschinski
About
A Dutch documentary follows ten-year-old Nicoleta, granddaughter of a Roma king, growing up in a closed Kalderari community in Romania amid its traditions.
A Modern Roma Fairytale is a Dutch documentary by Raluca Lupaşcu. It follows ten-year-old Nicoleta, granddaughter of a Roma king, as she grows up in a closed Kalderari community in Romania.
Nicoleta is set to live, like her grandmother, mother and aunt, in a palace with glitter and gold. She will raise her children there and have a future husband who provides income outside the home. From Nicoleta's curious point of view, the film shows that this fairy tale also brings restrictions. She wonders how life looks for girls who may stay in school longer and do not marry at fourteen. While she still plays with Barbies, her mother Anca, 25, and aunt Regina, 15, deal with their roles in the patriarchal community. Regina looks forward to her future with her fiancé; Anca struggles under her commanding husband.
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Facts
- Director
- Raluca Lupascu
- Written by
- Raluca Lupascu
- Countries
- Netherlands
- Studios
- Witfilm
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 20 minutes
- In Dutch cinemas
- From 15 November 2026
Questions
How long is A Modern Roma Fairytale?
1 hour 20 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Where can I see A Modern Roma Fairytale?
There are 9 screenings at 6 cinemas in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
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