Tricks (2020)

In this essay film, Marie Luise Lehner works with clips of archive material from the Film Museum. We see a circus show in which one titular trick follows the next. However, not only acrobats are involved, but also a number of animals that have long since been banned from circus rings. These images are juxtaposed with the director's questions about people, the environment and politics, allowing for a range of interpretations that are up to the viewer.

Director: Marie Luise Lehner
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date:
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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What is Tricks about?
In this essay film, Marie Luise Lehner works with clips of archive material from the Film Museum. We see a circus show in which one titular trick follows the next. However, not only acrobats are involved, but also a number of animals that have long since been banned from circus rings. These images are juxtaposed with the director's questions about people, the environment and politics, allowing for a range of interpretations that are up to the viewer.
Who directed Tricks?
Tricks was directed by Marie Luise Lehner.
How long is Tricks?
Tricks has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
Where was Tricks produced?
Tricks was produced in Austria.