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Gypo (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Gypo' is a 2005 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, and the film made in the Dogme style. It was the first British film to be registered as such (as Dogme #37).
Plot summary
The film is shown through the eyes of the three main characters; Paul and Helen, a married couple, and Tasha, a teenage refugee. It shows how the family falls apart under the strain of unexpected emotions.[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443526/plotsummary plot summary at IMDb]
Production
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.
Cast
* Pauline McLynn as Helen
* Paul McGann as Paul
* Chloe Sirene as Tasha
* Rula Lenska as Irina
* Tamzin Dunstone as Kelly
* Tom Stuart as Darren
* Barry Latchford as Jimmy
* Olegar Fedoro as Tasha's Father
* Freddie Connor as Tasha's Husband
* Josef Altin as Michael
* Ashley McGuire as Penny
Awards
* British Independent Film Awards Best Achievement in Production
* San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Best First Feature
Plus two other nominations and Special Mention at Torino International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
References
*[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2006/oct/20/drama1 review 2006 at Guardian]
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