Time of the Gypsies (1988) – Filming Locations
Drama / Crime / Fantasy / Romance · Directed by Emir Kusturica · Starring Davor Dujmović, Ljubica Adžović
Perhan is a gypsy teenager with telekinetic powers. A wealthy gypsy, Ahmed, visits the village and promises to get Perhan's sister the medical treatment she needs if they join him to Italy. Perhan soon discovers that Ahmed's business activities are in fact quite shady and he is soon lured into the elder's corrupt surroundings.
Where was Time of the Gypsies filmed?
- Skopje, North Macedonia, Skopje – Opening sequences establishing the Romani community and daily life in the city. The historic Old Bazaar district served as the primary setting for depicting the Romani settlement and community interactions central to the film's narrative
- Venice, Italy, Venice – Perhan's journey and encounters in Venice after leaving Skopje. Venice's iconic canals and architecture provide the European setting for the film's pivotal middle section, representing both opportunity and danger for the protagonist
- Milan, Italy, Milan – Scenes depicting Perhan's criminal entanglement and trafficking experiences. Milan's urban landscape contrasts sharply with the Balkan setting, representing the harsh Western European reality that Perhan encounters
- Budapest, Hungary, Budapest – Additional sequences of Perhan's travels through Eastern Europe. Budapest served as a key waypoint in the protagonist's journey across the Balkans and Central Europe, reflecting the cross-border trafficking narrative