Circus (2022)

Circus (2022) poster

We all carry hell with us. The filmmaker’s hell exists on a canvas, which he studied carefully in childhood. The mystical picture has many names: Circus, Hell, Game at the Arena. Decades later he finds the painting again. The film unravels as loose ponderings about the plight of being an artist and touches upon the filmmaker’s personal demons. Can he see the painting in a new light?

Director: Joosep Ehasalu
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date:
Music: Jonas Krasna
Cinematography: Joosep Ehasalu, Fidelia Regina Randmäe
Editing: Helari Saaremäe
Production: Baltic Film and Media School
Language: Eesti
Original Language: et

Keywords

depression, chaos, subconsciousness, painting, trauma, hell, surrealism, alcoholism, family, childhood, mental health, memories, generations, estonian art

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Circus about?
We all carry hell with us. The filmmaker’s hell exists on a canvas, which he studied carefully in childhood. The mystical picture has many names: Circus, Hell, Game at the Arena. Decades later he finds the painting again. The film unravels as loose ponderings about the plight of being an artist and touches upon the filmmaker’s personal demons. Can he see the painting in a new light?
Who directed Circus?
Circus was directed by Joosep Ehasalu.
How long is Circus?
Circus has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is Circus?
Circus is a Documentary film.