The Circus
Le cirque
Synopsis
In the vestibule of a hospital room, a young boy waits to see his dying mother. The clamor and spiralling movements of bodies around him intensify, forming a grotesque circus—a cacophonous circle that pushes the child back, depriving him of one final touch of his mother's hand. Using rotoscoped drawings suggestive of charcoal sketches, as well as 3D and object animation techniques, The Circus compels viewing with its unsettling realism. Colour is employed metaphorically to subtly express the promise and the memory of maternal affection. Nicolas Brault's highly personal film, suffused with poetic modesty, casts a poignantly sincere gaze on the heartbreak of a child facing the fearful, mysterious experience of his mother's death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Brault
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Brault
- Original Score
- Denis L. Chartrand, Normand Roger, Pierre-Yves Drapeau
- Original Title
- Le cirque
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB, Folimage
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Brault
Nicolas Brault
Denis L. Chartrand, Normand Roger, Pierre-Yves Drapeau
Hervé Guichard
Julie Roy, René Chénier, Pascal Le Nôtre
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Brault
Director
Hervé Guichard
Editor
Julie Roy
Producer
René Chénier
Producer
Pascal Le Nôtre
Producer
Nicolas Brault
Screenplay
Nicolas Brault
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Circus
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What is The Circus about?
In the vestibule of a hospital room, a young boy waits to see his dying mother. The clamor and spiralling movements of bodies around him intensify, forming a grotesque circus—a cacophonous circle that pushes the child back, depriving him of one final touch of his mother's hand. Using rotoscoped drawings suggestive of charcoal sketches, as well as 3D and object animation techniques, The Circus compels viewing with its unsettling realism. Colour is employed metaphorically to subtly express the promise and the memory of maternal affection. Nicolas Brault's highly personal film, suffused with poetic modesty, casts a poignantly sincere gaze on the heartbreak of a child facing the fearful, mysterious experience of his mother's death.
Who directed The Circus?
The Circus was directed by Nicolas Brault.
Who stars in The Circus?
The principal cast of The Circus includes Sophie Clément, Josée Lefebvre, Marie-Ève Milot, Jacques Godin, Jean-Pierre Bergeron.
When was The Circus released and how long is it?
The Circus was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Circus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Circus was composed by Denis L. Chartrand, Normand Roger, Pierre-Yves Drapeau.