Documentary about life on the road with the Swiss Circus Royale as it tours outback Australia. Intercuts performance scenes with shots of the less glamorous aspects of circus life. Suitable for secondary school level.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
506329
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Outback Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travelers
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Music & Performing Arts → Circus
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
DVD; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation