The Merry Circus (1951)

The Merry Circus (1951) poster

Trnka brings to life a surrealist circus of tightrope-walking fish, musical monkeys, balancing bears, and high-flying acrobatics in this whimsical feat of cutout animation made in collaboration with leading Czech painters of the era.

Director: Jiří Trnka
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Jan Rychlík, Václav Trojan
Cinematography: Emanuel Franek
Editing: Helena Lebdušková
Production: Loutkový film Praha
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: No Language
Original Language: cs

Keywords

circus, stop motion, silent film, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Merry Circus about?
Trnka brings to life a surrealist circus of tightrope-walking fish, musical monkeys, balancing bears, and high-flying acrobatics in this whimsical feat of cutout animation made in collaboration with leading Czech painters of the era.
Who directed The Merry Circus?
The Merry Circus was directed by Jiří Trnka.
How long is The Merry Circus?
The Merry Circus has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is The Merry Circus?
The Merry Circus is a Animation film.
Where was The Merry Circus produced?
The Merry Circus was produced in Czechoslovakia.