Gypo (film)

Gypo /ˈdʒɪpoʊ/ 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.

Gypo
DVD cover
Directed byJan Dunn (not credited, per Dogme rules)
Written byJan Dunn
StarringPauline McLynn,
Chloe Sirene
Paul McGann
Release date
2005
Running time
98 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
BudgetGB£300,000

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).[1]

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.[2]

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.[3]

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 Atlin as Michael

Awards

Plus two other nominations and Special Mention at Torino International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

References
  1. "Review of Gypo". empireonline.com. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
  2. plot summary at IMDb
  3. Kent Film Office. "Kent Film Office Gypo Article".


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