Children of the Chinese Circus
Ma xi xue xiao
Synopsis
Documentary looking at Shanghai Circus school, where the gruelling training regimes result in some of the best acrobats and circus performers in the world. Children as young as eight have their unformed bodies stretched and tested to breaking point as they learn to master the most taxing feats of acrobatic grace and daring. Harsh demands are also made of teachers and parents as their proteges strive to be number one in the circus, the Chinese way. (Storyville)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dingding Ke, Jing Guo
- Original Title
- Ma xi xue xiao
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, China
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dingding Ke, Jing Guo
Department Leadership Roster
Dingding Ke
Director
Jing Guo
Director
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What is Children of the Chinese Circus about?
Documentary looking at Shanghai Circus school, where the gruelling training regimes result in some of the best acrobats and circus performers in the world. Children as young as eight have their unformed bodies stretched and tested to breaking point as they learn to master the most taxing feats of acrobatic grace and daring. Harsh demands are also made of teachers and parents as their proteges strive to be number one in the circus, the Chinese way. (Storyville)
Who directed Children of the Chinese Circus?
Children of the Chinese Circus was directed by Dingding Ke, Jing Guo.
Who stars in Children of the Chinese Circus?
The principal cast of Children of the Chinese Circus includes Not specified.
When was Children of the Chinese Circus released and how long is it?
Children of the Chinese Circus was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.