Notes on the Circus

Notes on the Circus

6.712 min
Documentary

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 5/23/1967

Runtime: 12 min

Director: Jonas Mekas

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