THE GREAT MYSTICAL CIRCUS

O GRANDE CIRCO MISTICO

By Carlos DIEGUES

ALUCINE PR, INC - as DISTR Theatrical, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Central America

Drama - Completed 2018

The movie tells the story of 5 generations of the same family-owned circus. From the inauguration of The Great Mystical Circus in 1910 up to present day. Viewers will accompany the adventures and loves of the Knieps family. A film in which reality and fantasy come together in a mystical universe.

Festivals
& Awards

Festival de Cannes 2018
Special Screening
Warsaw FF 2018
Discoveries
    • Year of production
    • 2018
    • Genres
    • Drama
    • Countries
    • BRAZIL, PORTUGAL, FRANCE
    • Languages
    • BRAZILIAN-PORTUGUESE
    • Duration
    • 105 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Carlos DIEGUES
    • Synopsis
    • The Great Mystical Circus is the 18th feature film by Carlos Diegues, one of the most important names in Brazilian culture and filmmaking. Inspired by the poem by Jorge de Lima and with musical score by Chico Buarque and Edu Lobo.
      The movie tells the story of 5 generations of the same family-owned circus. From the inauguration of The Great Mystical Circus in 1910 up to present day, viewers will accompany, with the help of Celaví, the master of ceremonies who never grows old, the adventures and loves of the Knieps family, from their prime through to their decadency, up until the surprise ending. A film in which reality and fantasy come together in a mystical universe.