Notes on the Circus
May 23, 1967
12 min
✓ Released 21624 days ago
Documentary
6.7
User Score
16 votes
About
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.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Jonas Mekas
Runtime: 12 min
