Adieu Filippi
Synopsis
Filippi is a circus clown who lives a double existence: on stage he is successful and beloved, but privately he is consumed by jealousy and emotional fragility. He is in love with Arlette, a trapeze artist, but she prefers his rival Mario. When Filippi attempts to eliminate Mario, the situation spirals into tragedy, leading to Arlette’s death. Unable to cope with guilt, Filippi becomes trapped in a downward spiral of remorse, illusion, and emotional collapse. The story is largely told through flashbacks within the circus environment, blurring reality and memory.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rik Kuypers
- Screenplay & Story
- Rik Kuypers, Blanka Gijselen
- Original Score
- Walter Heynen
- Original Title
- Adieu Filippi
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Audicon Films, Cirkus Toni Boltini, Ministerie van Nederlandse Kultuur
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rik Kuypers
Rik Kuypers, Blanka Gijselen
Walter Heynen
August Verschueren
Tony Hermans
Department Leadership Roster
Rik Kuypers
Director
Rik Kuypers
Writer
Blanka Gijselen
Writer
August Verschueren
Editor
Tony Hermans
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adieu Filippi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Adieu Filippi about?
Filippi is a circus clown who lives a double existence: on stage he is successful and beloved, but privately he is consumed by jealousy and emotional fragility. He is in love with Arlette, a trapeze artist, but she prefers his rival Mario. When Filippi attempts to eliminate Mario, the situation spirals into tragedy, leading to Arlette’s death. Unable to cope with guilt, Filippi becomes trapped in a downward spiral of remorse, illusion, and emotional collapse. The story is largely told through flashbacks within the circus environment, blurring reality and memory.
Who directed Adieu Filippi?
Adieu Filippi was directed by Rik Kuypers.
Who stars in Adieu Filippi?
The principal cast of Adieu Filippi includes Wies Andersen, Johan Kaart, Helene van Herck, Sylvia Bakker, Robbe De Hert.
When was Adieu Filippi released and how long is it?
Adieu Filippi was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Adieu Filippi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adieu Filippi was composed by Walter Heynen.