Korkoro (2009): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2009, Korkoro is a drama film directed by Tony Gatlif, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. A Gypsy family travels the French roads during the Second World War, followed by Little Claude, a young boy seeking a new family after his parents "left and never returned". Upon reaching a town where they traditionally stop for a few months and work in vineyards, they learn that a new law forbids them from being nomadic. Theodore, the town's mayor, and Miss Lundi, the schoolteacher, protect and help the Gypsies. Despite this, They are arrested and placed in an internment camp. Theodore manages to rescue them and gives them a piece of property where they must settle. But the Gypsies' deeply ingrained thirst for freedom makes this sedentary lifestyle difficult to bear. After Theodore and Miss Lundi are arrested for resistance, the Gypsies decide they must get back on the move in order to remain free.

Who’s in it. Korkoro stars Marc Lavoine as Théodore, James Thierrée as Taloche, Mathias Laliberté as P'tit Claude and Marie-Josée Croze as Miss Lundi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Korkoro has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Korkoro page.

If you liked it. Fans of Korkoro tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.