Movie

The Circus

★ 7.0(1)20107m

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Good to know

Director: Nicolas Brault
Release date: 2010-08-27
Runtime: 7m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: ONF | NFB

About The Circus

The Circus is a 2010 movie in the Animation genre, directed by Nicolas Brault, starring Sophie Clément, Josée Lefebvre and Marie-Ève Milot. It has a runtime of 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Circus in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the vestibule of a hospital room, a young boy waits to see his dying mother. The clamor and spiralling movements of bodies around him intensify, forming a grotesque circus—a cacophonous circle that pushes the child back, depriving him of one final touch of his mother's hand. Using rotoscoped drawings suggestive of charcoal sketches, as well as 3D and object animation techniques, The Circus compels viewing with its unsettling realism. Colour is employed metaphorically to subtly express the promise and the memory of maternal affection. Nicolas Brault's highly personal film, suffused with poetic modesty, casts a poignantly sincere gaze on the heartbreak of a child facing the fearful, mysterious experience of his mother's death.

Cast

Sophie Clément

(Voice)

Josée Lefebvre

(Voice)

Marie-Ève Milot

(Voice)

Jacques Godin

(Voice)

Jean-Pierre Bergeron

(Voice)

Themes & keywords

familyillnessmemoriesshort filmfilial love

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Circus in Canada?+

The Circus is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Circus on Netflix?+

The Circus is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Circus?+

The Circus has a runtime of 7 minutes (7 minutes).

Who stars in The Circus?+

The Circus stars Sophie Clément, Josée Lefebvre, Marie-Ève Milot, Jacques Godin and Jean-Pierre Bergeron.

When did The Circus come out?+

The Circus is a 2010 movie directed by Nicolas Brault.

What genre is The Circus?+

The Circus is Animation film.

Who directed The Circus?+

The Circus was directed by Nicolas Brault.