Notes on the Circus

1967Movie12 min

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Summary

Jonas Mekas transforms footage of the Ringling Brothers Circus into a rapid-fire montage set to music, structured in four segments that highlight different acts. Earlier images reappear in later sections as background to new performances, with the accelerated pacing of the clips mirroring the rhythm and energy of the soundtrack.

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Directed by
Jonas Mekas
Music by
Jim Kweskin

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Facts

May 23, 1967 · 12 min · Drama

Released
May 23, 1967
Runtime
12 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries