Iag Bari – Brass on Fire (2002)
Written & Directed by Ralf Marscalleck
Australian Premier

Iag Bari – Brass on Fire is a loud and energetic documentary following the musicians of Fanfare Ciocãrlia as they travel from their Romanian gypsy village Zece Prajini, to some of the world’s great concert halls.

Hilarious and at times muddy, this beautifully shot film is a great insight into the lives of one of the world’s greatest Gypsy bands. The Australian premiere of this award winning documentary will be introduced by members of the band.

Awards
2003 Festival De Cine Documental Musical, Best Documentary
2003 Golden Wheel, Best Long Documentary

Exempt from Classification – Not suitable for people under 15. Under 15s must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

Iag Bari - Brass on Fire is playing as part of Festival Flicks. Other events in this series include Dancing at Lughnasa and Once.

See Fanfare Ciocãrlia perform at the State Theatre, at Gypsy Queens & Kings - Festival Jazz and at Festival First Night.

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WHAT THE PRESS SAID

"They're with the band, speaking that global language: Brass ... more" - NY Times

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COMMENTS

Mary Tang 12/01/09

The music is great but the story is better. Getting into the lives of the members of this band and its promoters (and family to be) was an eye opener and a privilege. Thank you for a moving experience.

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