Glückspilze (2013)

Glückspilze (2013) poster

More than 10,000 street children live in magical, bustling St. Petersburg. But here's Larissa, with her Cirque Upsala: she takes these outcasts and catapults them to unsuspected heights. From the Streets to the Stars takes us on a fascinating journey, from the depths of the Russian slums to the limelight of the circus world, via the adventures of a Swiss tour. It follows 6-year-old Danja, the rising star of the circus; Mischa, who is taking on responsibility for the first time in her life; the enigmatic street child Nastja; and the troubled Igor, whose single mother is completely overwhelmed by her 4 children.

Director: Verena Endtner
Genre: Documentary
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Music: Jan Galega Brönnimann
Editing: Verena Endtner, Loredana Cristelli
Production: Aloco GmbH, SRF
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch, Pусский
Original Language: de

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glückspilze about?
More than 10,000 street children live in magical, bustling St. Petersburg. But here's Larissa, with her Cirque Upsala: she takes these outcasts and catapults them to unsuspected heights. From the Streets to the Stars takes us on a fascinating journey, from the depths of the Russian slums to the limelight of the circus world, via the adventures of a Swiss tour. It follows 6-year-old Danja, the rising star of the circus; Mischa, who is taking on responsibility for the first time in her life; the enigmatic street child Nastja; and the troubled Igor, whose single mother is completely overwhelmed by her 4 children.
Who directed Glückspilze?
Glückspilze was directed by Verena Endtner.
What genre is Glückspilze?
Glückspilze is a Documentary film.
Where was Glückspilze produced?
Glückspilze was produced in Switzerland.