Topic: Circus

Direction Gabriel Osorio Vargas

Synopsis Bear Story (S) (2014) follows the narrative of an elderly, solitary bear who shares his life journey through an intricate mechanical diorama. This unique and captivating short film uses the diorama to vividly illustrate the bear's experiences, offering a poignant...

Direction Edward Buzzell

Cast The Marx Brothers · Groucho Marx · Harpo Marx · Chico Marx

Direction Gooseworx

Cast Lizzie Freeman · Alex Rochon · Michael Kovach · Amanda Hufford

Synopsis The Amazing Digital Circus (2023) follows the harrowing journey of a woman who finds herself ensnared in a bizarre virtual reality alongside five other individuals. Together, they must navigate the unpredictable landscape of this digital realm, which is controlled by...

Direction Jean Painlevé

Cast Alexander Calder

Synopsis Le Grand cirque Calder, 1927 (1955) captures the enchanting world of Alexander Calder's miniature circus, a masterpiece he created and performed during his Parisian years from 1926 to 1933. Over two decades later, Jean Painlevé brought this magical spectacle to...

Direction Lynn Tomlinson

Synopsis The Elephant's Song (S) (2018) presents a poignant narrative as an elderly farm dog shares the authentic story of Old Bet, the elephant who marked the beginning of the American circus era. The documentary's somber melody is meticulously crafted through...

Direction León Siminiani

Synopsis El circo de los muchachos (2024) is a captivating 5-episode docuseries that delves into the extraordinary life and work of priest Jesús Silva, who established a self-governed utopian community for young boys. The series chronicles how these boys formed a...

Direction David Mallet

Direction Boris H. Hardy

Cast Narciso Ibáñez Menta · Ernesto Vilches · Golde Flami · María Esther Podestá

Direction Jacques Payette

Direction Federico Fellini

Cast Anita Ekberg · Fanfulla · Riccardo Billi · Tino Scotti

Synopsis The Clowns (TV) (1970) is a 1970 television production directed by Federico Fellini that delves into the human intrigue surrounding clowns and circuses. This unique project was created for Italian television station RAI, with a special arrangement allowing it to...

Direction Alejandro Jodorowsky

Cast Axel Jodorowsky · Blanca Guerra · Guy Stockwell · Thelma Tixou

Synopsis Santa sangre (1989) is a mind-bending, dreamlike exploration of a troubled individual's psyche, where reality and fantasy intertwine in a surreal landscape. The narrative follows a young man who is currently institutionalized in a mental hospital. Through a series of...

Direction Eduardo Boneo · Mario Soffici

Cast Libertad Lamarque · Hugo del Carril · Armando Bo · María Eva Duarte

Synopsis Circus Cavalcade (1945) unfolds the intricate tapestry of existence, romantic entanglements, and challenges faced by a diverse ensemble of circus artists in the expansive Argentine Pampas during the late 19th century. This cinematic journey is enriched with dramatic storytelling and...

Direction Michael Gracey

Cast Hugh Jackman · Michelle Williams · Zac Efron · Zendaya

Synopsis The Greatest Showman (2017) chronicles the life of American impresario P.T. Barnum, who pioneered a unique and captivating spectacle that would eventually evolve into the renowned traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The narrative delves into Barnum's journey...

Direction Ben Sharpsteen

Synopsis Dumbo (1941) introduces us to a young elephant with extraordinarily large ears, who finds himself isolated from his mother after she attempts to shield him from a group of children who are teasing and poking him during the circus's grand...

Direction Dana Rotberg

Cast Evangelina Sosa · Lilia Aragón · Roberto Sosa · Noé Montealegre

Direction Charles Walters

Cast Leslie Caron · Mel Ferrer · Kurt Kasznar · Jean-Pierre Aumont

Synopsis Lili (1953) follows the journey of a destitute young French woman who finds herself adrift after the loss of her father. She crosses paths with Marc, a charismatic magician, and is invited to his residence, which unexpectedly turns out to...

Direction Raj Kapoor

Cast Manoj Kumar · Simi Garewal · Achala Sachdev · Dharmendra

Synopsis My Name Is Joker (1970) follows the life of Raju, a man whose existence is defined by his role as a jester and clown. His journey is divided into three distinct phases: his formative years in school, his time in...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast James Stewart · Charlton Heston · Betty Hutton · Cornel Wilde

Synopsis The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) follows the story of circus manager Brad Braden, who hires the renowned performer The Great Sebastian to guarantee a lucrative and successful season. This decision, however, displaces Brad's girlfriend, Holly, from her prized center...

Direction Gooseworx

Cast Lizzie Freeman · Alex Rochon · Michael Kovach · Amanda Hufford

Synopsis The Amazing Digital Circus Ep. 2: Candy Carrier Chaos! (2024) marks the highly anticipated second installment of the digital series, which debuted on YouTube in May 2024. Within just 48 hours of its release, this episode garnered an impressive 40...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Woody Allen · John Malkovich · Mia Farrow · Madonna

Synopsis Shadows and Fog (1991) unfolds in a city gripped by fear as a mysterious strangler operates under the cover of a thick, enveloping fog. The story centers around Kleinman, an ordinary man who is abruptly roused from his sleep to...