It is usually perceived that Romani people are always happy, always singing, dancing and drinking. The Westerners would always stereotype Romani community as people with no care in their life. Gatlif in Gadjo Dilo shows that those stereotypes are wrong. Even though Romani people do dance, sing and drink throughout the most of the film, it does not make them happy people. …show more content…
There are several main themes that could be identified in Gadjo Dilo. First, and most obvious, is Stephane’s search for Nora Luca or for the meaning of Nora Luca. Main character is sent to the musical journey or a quest to find answers he has been desperately looking for. Once he reaches the Gypsy village there is another theme unveiled for the audience, a theme of cultural clash or integration. It is interesting to observe how the main character redefines himself as he spends more time in the Gypsy community. The realism is yet another topic discussed in the film. How realistic did Gatlif portray Gypsy community? Are there any details he neglected? Not once the film points to the conflict between Romani people and Romanians. This topic is very important for Gatlif as the conflict between two ethnic groups are not specific only to Romania, but to the whole Eastern Europe. Combining all these major themes in one film, Tony Gatlif manages to present a great look at the life of Romani people that the audience has not yet