Project Detail

The Funeral of the Last Gypsy King

Name: The Funeral of the Last Gypsy King
Director: Jane Rogoyska
Released: 2000
Duration: 8 mins

Synopsis

On a cold, windy day, the villagers attend the funeral of Laszlo Ferencs, the last and only Gypsy musician in the town. At his graveside, the wind blows so powerfully that no one can hear the priest's funeral oration. Far on the other side of town, people are going about their daily business. Through their windows creeps a strange music, the last reminder of the dead musician, which gradually lifts their spirits.

Details

Year: 2000
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 8 mins
Format: 35mm Fuji
Director: Jane Rogoyska
Producer: Meg Thomson, George Duffield
Editor: Larry Sider
Director of Photography: Alex Howe
Composer: Jez Danks, Dario Marianelli
Principal cast: Roy Leett, Haydn Evans, Ioan Guile
Screen Writer: Jane Rogoyska

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Arcane Pictures 46 Wetherby Mansions Earls Court Square London SW5 9DJ Tel: 020 7244 6590 Fax: 020 7565 4495 thomson@dircon.co.uk

Sales Company

Atom Films Warwick House 9 Warwick Street London W1R 5RA Tel: 020 7244 6590 Fax: 020 7565 4495

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