High Grass Circus (1976)
1976 · Short film · 29 min · dir. Tony Ianzelo
- Documentary
Synopsis
This feature-length documentary offers an inside look into the workings of a travelling circus. Filmed in 1976, directors Tony Ianzelo and Torben Schioler followed the Royal Brothers' Circus as they set up their tents and put on their show. Fascinating to watch, the film captures the 24-hour-a-day brand of magic that the circus evokes while revealing the nature of the people who run it.
Synopsis from TMDb
Details
- Director
- Tony Ianzelo
- Studio
- ONF | NFB
- Released
- 1976-01-01
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total
- Running time
- 29 minutes
- Language
- English
- Collection
- Educational Films, Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Circus
Cast & crew
- Tony Ianzelo Director
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★★ · A little gem · Jcrayst · 2016-07-23
I didn't look for this film, but I found it. A great look at a struggling 3rd tier circus and how it survives. You get to know the people and appreciate their dedication to a way of life. Unfortunately, it just ends. There has got to be a second reel around somewhere. Worth the watch.