Notes on the Circus

Notes on the Circus(1967)

May 23, 1967
12m
IMDb6.4302
TMDB6.714

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.

Director

Jonas Mekas

Crew

Details

Original Language

en

Country

United States of America

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