The film The Gypsies Are Found Near Heaven, directed by Emil Loteanu, will be broadcast on Realitatea TV on Thursday, November 12, starting at 9:00 PM. Released in 1975, the film tells the love story of Zobar, a horse thief, and the beautiful Rada, set in a world of tradition, freedom and passion.
The film received international acclaim and won the Golden Shell, the top prize at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, in 1976.
The screening is part of Loteanu Week, organised by Realitatea Media Group to mark the 90th anniversary of the renowned filmmaker’s birth. The initiative offers audiences an opportunity to rediscover the films that established Loteanu’s artistic legacy.
Other films directed by Emil Loteanu are also scheduled to air on Realitatea TV during the week.
Emil Loteanu was born on November 6, 1936. He directed and wrote more than 20 films. His works received international acclaim, winning numerous awards at film festivals and reaching tens of millions of viewers.
