Notes on the Circus

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Documentary

Overview

Jonas Mekas transforms footage of the Ringling Brothers Circus into a rapid-fire montage set to music, structured in four segments that highlight different acts. Earlier images reappear in later sections as background to new performances, with the accelerated pacing of the clips mirroring the rhythm and energy of the soundtrack.

Keywords

short film

Details

Status: Released
Release date: May 23, 1967
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America
Director: Jonas Mekas
Cinematography: Jonas Mekas
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt0209191