The Pied Piper of Hützovina (2007)
“Captivated by his charisma and musical verve, the filmmaker follows the Gypsy Punster of New York's notorious Gogol Bordello, Eugene Hutz, on his trip back to native Ukraine.”
- 65 min
- Documentary
6.8/10 (263 votes)
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Plot
In the balmy summer of 2004, Pavla Fleischer, a captivated observer, finds herself entranced by Eugene Hutz, the charismatic lead singer of New York's Gypsy Punk band, Gogol Bordello, while on a car trip through Eastern Europe. Enraptured by his vibrant energy, and his soulful connection to music, Pavla is compelled to delve deeper into the enigma that is Eugene through the lens of her camera. The Pied Piper of Hützovina charts the intertwined journeys of Eugene and Pavla as they traverse the vibrant landscapes of Eugene's native Ukraine, each on a unique quest.
Pavla seeks to rekindle a budding romance, while Eugene yearns to reconnect with his cultural roots. Her heart hopes for love to bloom on the open road; his spirit craves the raw, untamed musicality inherent in the gypsy traditions he yearns to safeguard. What unfolds is an intimate tableau of a filmmaker consumed by her subject and a punk maestro hungering for a taste of his past. Their shared odyssey not only tests the resilience of their dynamic, but also compels them to reassess their understanding of the music that binds them. This film is a portrayal of two distinct journeys converging amidst the backdrop of gypsy culture, a testament to the power of music, passion, and the human connection.
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The Pied Piper of Hützovina is a documentary movie featuring Pavla Fleischer and directed by Pavla Fleischer.
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