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Mondo

June 1, 1995 1h 20m 6.9/10 (11 votes)

Originally released in 1995. Mondo is a drama film. directed by Tony Gatlif. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ovidiu Balan, Philippe Petit, and Pierrette Fesch

Synopsis

Mondo, a young orphaned gypsy, finds himself in France, where he scouts out potential foster families, evades the police and meets an assortment of eccentric people. In his travels, Mondo first encounters a magician who takes on the boy as an assistant. Then he moves on again, eventually befriending Dadi, a street-smart vagrant, and Giordan, a wise fisherman. All the while, the boy keeps an eye out for would-be parents.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 1, 1995 30 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (11 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country France Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • CNC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mondo about?

Mondo, a young orphaned gypsy, finds himself in France, where he scouts out potential foster families, evades the police and meets an assortment of eccentric people. In his travels, Mondo first enc...

Who directed Mondo?

Mondo was directed by Tony Gatlif.

How long is Mondo?

Mondo has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Mondo released?

Mondo was released on June 1, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mondo?

The main cast of Mondo includes Ovidiu Balan, Philippe Petit, Pierrette Fesch, Schahla Aalam, Maurice Maurin.