The Cirque: An American Odyssey
Un Cirque en Amérique
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathalie Petrowski
- Screenplay & Story
- Nathalie Petrowski
- Original Title
- Un Cirque en Amérique
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathalie Petrowski
Nathalie Petrowski
Christian Marcotte
Éric Michel
Department Leadership Roster
Nathalie Petrowski
Director
Nathalie Petrowski
Writer
Éric Michel
Producer
Christian Marcotte
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What is The Cirque: An American Odyssey about?
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.
Who directed The Cirque: An American Odyssey?
The Cirque: An American Odyssey was directed by Nathalie Petrowski.
Who stars in The Cirque: An American Odyssey?
The principal cast of The Cirque: An American Odyssey includes Michel Barette, Amélie Demay, Denis Lacombe, Guy Laliberté, Angela Laurier.
When was The Cirque: An American Odyssey released and how long is it?
The Cirque: An American Odyssey was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 50m.