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Notes on the Circus
6.7Released

Notes on the Circus

196712mDocumentary

Overview

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.

Created By

Director
Jonas Mekas
Jonas Mekas

Alternative Titles

Simeioseis gia to tsirkoGR
Zirkus-NotizenDE
Circus NotebookUS
Status
Released
Original Title
Notes on the Circus
Production Countries
United States of America