GIPSY QUEEN
Director: Hüseyin Tabak
Screening in KINO! Germany Now! Discover New Talent 2021
Charismatic single mother Ali works herself to the bone as a cleaner at the Ritze nightclub in Hamburg so that her two children can have the opportunities inherent in a German life and education. Long ago, as a promising young boxer, Ali was the pride and joy of her father and the Romanian Roma community, but she was disowned after bearing children out of wedlock. One night, Ali discovers the boxing ring in the basement of the Ritze, and it brings back memories. Ritze owner and former boxer Tanner recognizes her talent, and as she starts to box again, she sees the chance of a better life… but at what price? – Alissa Simon
Screenplay: Hüseyin Tabak, Cinematography: Lukas Gnaiger. Cast: Alina Serban, Tobias Moretti, Irina Kurbanova, Producer: Danny Krausz. Feature, Drama, 2019, 112 min., OV German with English subtitles.
Festivals: Hamburg 2019, Tallinn Black Nights 2019, Santa Barbara 2020, Göteborg 2020, Shanghai 2020.
Awards: Best Actress & Estonian Ecumenical Jury Prize, Tallinn 2019; Best Leading Actress, German Screen Actors Awards 2020.
