The Cirque: An American Odyssey (1989)

The Cirque: An American Odyssey (1989) poster

In 1988, the Cirque du Soleil toured the United States and set up its big top in New York City - a grand three-ring circus in itself! - garnering rave reviews. Behind the scenes, artists working in the fledgling Quebec circus talk about what it means to them to be a part of this success, and also the price they pay for sharing the American Dream.

Director: Nathalie Petrowski
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Christian Marcotte
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: fr

Keywords

circus, cirque du soleil

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cirque: An American Odyssey about?
In 1988, the Cirque du Soleil toured the United States and set up its big top in New York City - a grand three-ring circus in itself! - garnering rave reviews. Behind the scenes, artists working in the fledgling Quebec circus talk about what it means to them to be a part of this success, and also the price they pay for sharing the American Dream.
Who directed The Cirque: An American Odyssey?
The Cirque: An American Odyssey was directed by Nathalie Petrowski.
Who stars in The Cirque: An American Odyssey?
The Cirque: An American Odyssey stars Michel Barette, Amélie Demay, Denis Lacombe, Guy Laliberté, Angela Laurier, Francine Dolorez Leonard.
How long is The Cirque: An American Odyssey?
The Cirque: An American Odyssey has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The Cirque: An American Odyssey?
The Cirque: An American Odyssey is a Documentary film.
Where was The Cirque: An American Odyssey produced?
The Cirque: An American Odyssey was produced in Canada.