Documentary · Canada · 1989 · 50m

The Cirque: An American Odyssey

Un Cirque en Amérique

Director

Nathalie Petrowski

Cast

Michel Barette as Amélie Demay as Denis Lacombe as Guy Laliberté as Angela Laurier as Francine Dolorez Leonard as

Crew

Christian Marcotte — Editor Nathalie Petrowski — Writer Éric Michel — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

circus cirque du soleil

Key Collaborators

Nathalie Petrowski Director Christian Marcotte Editor Nathalie Petrowski Writer Éric Michel Producer

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