Roma Boys – The Love Story (2009)

overview : The film explores the taboo subject of homosexuality within the Roma community through the personal story of a Roma activist who happens to be gay. Though his job has earned him respect among his peers, by coming out his status is in jeopardy. However, the desire to share his complex story prompted him to write a screenplay based on his life. Partly a documentary about his autobiographical script, the film switches between documentary and narrative storytelling. Owing to its distinctive style, the film offers a glimpse into the protagonist's world as he faces triple discrimination: as a Roma, as a gay man, and as a gay man in the Roma community.

Release Date : Oct 29, 2009

Runtime : 30m

Genre : Documentary  Drama  

Companies : FAMU

Countries : Czech Republic

Keywords : romani people, homosexuality, student film