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Circus Tuomento is a documentary about Antti Tuomento, Finland's renowned tightrope walker born in 1968. After a tragic end to his circus career, he shifts his focus to creating his own city, Pelimannimäki, which features about a dozen organic buildings, including a museum, church, and theater. This city represents Antti's effort to take control of his destiny and construct an alternative world.
The film also includes insights from Antti's father, Matti Tuomento, a novelist who lived from 1933 to 2016. He struggled with his own failed artistic career and had a complex relationship with fatherhood, which influenced his family dynamics. The trauma from Matti's childhood and artistic failures has been passed down to Antti, culminating in the creation of Pelimannimäki, recognized as a significant art environment in Finland.
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.
Perfect For
Tightrope walkingFinnish art environmentsFamily trauma narratives