The Righteous Gypsy
Originally released in 2016. The Righteous Gypsy is a documentary film. directed by Dominik Sedlar. At just 33 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Esther Levy and Yaron Levi
Synopsis
Hajira Imeri Mihaljic is the only Roma person ever to be awarded the honorary title of Righteous Among the Nations at Yad Vashem. A former employee of the Levi family in Croatia, Mihaljic was visiting them at a holding camp in Mitrovica, Kosovo, when the grandmother of two-year-old Esther asked if she would take the child and raise her as her own. Mihaljic agreed and bravely risked her own life by disguising Esther as Roma, thereby saving her. This previously unknown story is brought to life in this moving documentary recounted by Esther Levi herself.
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- AS film
- Ollendorff Center
- OPIS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Righteous Gypsy about?
Hajira Imeri Mihaljic is the only Roma person ever to be awarded the honorary title of Righteous Among the Nations at Yad Vashem. A former employee of the Levi family in Croatia, Mihaljic was visit...
Who directed The Righteous Gypsy?
The Righteous Gypsy was directed by Dominik Sedlar.
How long is The Righteous Gypsy?
The Righteous Gypsy has a runtime of 0 hours and 33 minutes (33 minutes total).
When was The Righteous Gypsy released?
The Righteous Gypsy was released on August 19, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Righteous Gypsy?
The main cast of The Righteous Gypsy includes Esther Levy, Yaron Levi.