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Genocide of European Roma (Gypsies), 1939–1945 — Historical Film Footage

Roma (Gypsies) in Romania

Moreni, Romania, Prewar
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About a million Roma (Gypsies) lived in Europe before World War II. The largest Romani community--of about 300,000--was in Romania. This film shows a Romani (Gypsy) community in Moreni, a small town northwest of Bucharest. Many Roma led a nomadic lifestyle and often worked as small traders, craftsmen, merchants, laborers, and muscians.

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