This film aims to portray the circus as a nomadic way of life, to give viewers a deeper insight into aspects of circus life, and to show the circus as a form of theatre where the clown is king.
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This work has been digitised and can be viewed in the display above.
Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504414
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Working animals
Music & Performing Arts → Circus
Music & Performing Arts → Circus performers
Music & Performing Arts → Clowns
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation