“Zigeunerweisen” is a mesmerizing Japanese film directed by Seijun Suzuki in 1980. Set in the Taishō period of Japan, the film revolves around the complex and enigmatic relationship between two former university colleagues, Aochi, a married professor, and Nakasago, a fellow professor and wandering musician. As they become entangled in a web of desire, obsession, and mysticism, their lives take unexpected turns, blurring the lines between reality and illusion. With its haunting visuals, atmospheric soundtrack, and surreal narrative, “Zigeunerweisen” is a captivating exploration of love, passion, and the mysterious forces that shape human existence.