The Circus (2010)

The Circus (2010) poster

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.

Director: Nicolas Brault
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Pierre-Yves Drapeau, Denis L. Chartrand, Normand Roger
Editing: Hervé Guichard
Production: ONF | NFB, Folimage
Country: Canada, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

family, illness, memories, short film, filial love

More Films by Director: Nicolas Brault
More Films in Genre: Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Circus about?
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.
Who directed The Circus?
The Circus was directed by Nicolas Brault.
Who stars in The Circus?
The Circus stars Sophie Clément, Josée Lefebvre, Marie-Ève Milot, Jacques Godin, Jean-Pierre Bergeron.
How long is The Circus?
The Circus has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is The Circus?
The Circus is a Animation film.
Where was The Circus produced?
The Circus was produced in Canada, France.