About a dozen organic buildings form the city of Pelimannimäki, declared an independent kingdom by Finland's famous tightrope walker Antti Tuomento.
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About a dozen organic buildings form the city of Pelimannimäki, declared an independent kingdom by Finland's famous tightrope walker Antti Tuomento.
Synopsis
Antti Tuomento, Finland's renowned tightrope walker, shifts his focus from the circus to creating an alternative world in Pelimannimäki. Following the collapse of his circus career, he constructs a city featuring a museum, church, and theater within his garden. The film also features his father, Matti Tuomento, a novelist who grappled with his own artistic failures and childhood trauma. Their intertwined stories reveal how generational struggles have shaped Antti's artistic vision and led to the establishment of one of Finland's significant art environments.
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Why Watch
- Meet Antti Tuomento, Finland's famous tightrope walker.
- See the unique city of Pelimannimäki built by Antti.
- Find out about the artistic struggles of Matti Tuomento.
Did You Know
- Antti Tuomento was born in 1968 and is Finland's most famous tightrope walker.
- Matti Tuomento, Antti's father, lived from 1933 to 2016 and was a novelist.
- Pelimannimäki features about a dozen organic buildings created by Antti.
- Antti has declared Pelimannimäki as an independent kingdom.
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Who is the main subject of Circus Tuomento?
The main subject of Circus Tuomento is Antti Tuomento, Finland's most famous tightrope walker, born in 1968.
What significant project did Antti Tuomento undertake after his circus career?
After his circus career, Antti Tuomento focused on building his own city, which includes a museum, church, and theater.
What is the name of the city that Antti Tuomento declared as an independent kingdom?
Antti Tuomento declared his city as Pelimannimäki, which he considers an independent kingdom.
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