Roma Forum ‘The Roma People in Serbian Cinematography: Cultural Contributions and Models of Representation’

Organised by the Board for the Study of Life and Customs of the Roma, the forum ‘The Roma People in Serbian Cinematography: Cultural Contributions and Models of Representation’ will open on Monday, 16 November, at noon in SASA Hall 3.

The forum is devoted to exploring the contribution of Roma culture to Serbian cinematography, as well as the ways in which Roma people have been represented in films. Particular attention will be paid to the role of the Roma language, music and other forms of cultural expression in shaping cinematic works.

Through selected film excerpts, the forum will examine the portrayal of Roma characters, as well as the representation of Roma customs and everyday life. The discussion will also address the relationship between artistic expression, cultural authenticity and stereotypes, alongside different directorial approaches to representing Roma people.

The introductory presentation and contributions by invited participants will be followed by a discussion.