The Romani Gaze.

Introducing The Romani Gaze: A Bold Short Film Programme Reclaiming Narratives Through Romani Voices

In a film landscape still grappling with issues of inclusion and representation, The Romani Gaze offers a vital intervention. This traveling short film programme—initiated by Patrin Films—brings together a selection of short films by Romani filmmakers, or those working closely with Romani communities, that center Roma stories, voices, and lived experiences.

Curated with both artistic vision and political urgency, The Romani Gaze presents a collection of films that challenge stereotypes, confront erasure, and reclaim narrative power. The programme moves fluidly between contemporary and historical perspectives, offering a nuanced and richly layered view into Roma life across time, borders, and genres.

This curation is ideal for film festivals, museums, universities, cultural institutions, and organizations committed to amplifying marginalized voices in cinema. Whether as a standalone screening, part of a thematic programme, or paired with panel discussions, The Romani Gaze invites audiences to engage with Roma narratives on their own terms - complex, bold, and unapologetically authentic.

By presenting The Romani Gaze in your venue or festival, you're not only showcasing bold, independent cinema—you’re aligning with a growing international movement in Romani cinema that insists on representation, visibility, and justice in the arts.

Programme Highlights:

• Curated selection of award-winning and emerging Romani filmmakers

• Flexible programme duration and film combinations to suit your needs

• Optional Q&A sessions, panel discussions, or talks with curators and filmmakers

• Educational and engagement materials available for institutions

Join us in reshaping the lens - through the Romani gaze.

For bookings, programming inquiries, or a full list of available films, contact: info@patrinfilms.com