Wuqiao Circus

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Documentary

Overview

In Wuqiao, a small Chinese town, the inhabitants are dedicated to circus. For decades, different generations have been presenting themselves as clowns, magicians, acrobats and tamers. During the holidays of Chinese New Year, the Wuqiao Acrobatic World turns into a big playground for spectators. Surrounded by Buddhist temples and Taoist sculptures, artists create their own space of circus tradition, imagination, illusion and reality. Backstage life is melancholic. ""Wuqiao Circus"", a film about circus life fragments, performative existence and the love for playfulness.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 1, 2020
Original language: Chinese
Spoken languages: Chinese
Countries: Austria, China, Germany, Portugal
Director: Lukas Berger
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt11954592