The Small Tent
Le Petit Chapiteau
Synopsis
Shot alongside "À Valparaíso," "The Small Tent" observes a small circus performance perched high above the city and focuses on the faces and reactions of the children in its audience. The film offers a tender, poetic look at fleeting joy and communal spectacle.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Joris Ivens
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Prévert
- Original Title
- Le Petit Chapiteau
- Country of Origin
- Chile, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Argos films, Cine Experimental de la Universidad de Chile
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joris Ivens
Jacques Prévert
Patricio Guzmán Campos
Jean Ravel
Luis Cornejo
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Cornejo
Producer
Jean Ravel
Editor
Joris Ivens
Director
Jacques Prévert
Writer
Patricio Guzmán Campos
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Small Tent.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Small Tent
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What is The Small Tent about?
Shot alongside "À Valparaíso," "The Small Tent" observes a small circus performance perched high above the city and focuses on the faces and reactions of the children in its audience. The film offers a tender, poetic look at fleeting joy and communal spectacle.
Who directed The Small Tent?
The Small Tent was directed by Joris Ivens.
Who stars in The Small Tent?
The principal cast of The Small Tent includes Jacques Prévert.
When was The Small Tent released and how long is it?
The Small Tent was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 8m.