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In 'Circus Rwanda', Eliseé, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, leads a group of orphan acrobats in Rwanda, a country that heavily relies on foreign aid. He focuses on providing happiness and purpose to the orphaned children in his care. The film presents the contrasting views of Rwandans, who perceive Europeans as wealthy, against the European perspective that Africa is in need of significant assistance.
The documentary follows Rosta Novák, who runs a successful circus group in Prague and faces the pressures of leadership. As the two worlds come together for a joint circus performance, the film raises questions about the motivations of its characters and the complexities of the relationship between Africa and Europe, asking who is truly helping whom.
Why Watch
- •Meet Eliseé, a genocide survivor leading orphans in Rwanda.
- •See Rosta Novák's struggles with circus leadership in Prague.
- •Find out how Rwandans view Europeans and vice versa.
Did You Know
•Eliseé leads an orphan acrobat group in Rwanda after surviving the genocide.
•Rosta Novák has established a renowned circus group in Prague.
•The film has a duration of 80 minutes and was released in 2018.
Perfect For
Rwandan historyCircus artsEuropean-African relations