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202020 minGdocumentary

Crazy Dance

202020 minGdocumentary

Two brothers travel across Greece, setting up a moving funfair while balancing their lives in the circus with family visits and new destinations.

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Yorgos Kyvernitis

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Two brothers travel across Greece, setting up a moving funfair while balancing their lives in the circus with family visits and new destinations.

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Yorgos Kyvernitisdirector

Yorgos Kyvernitiswriter

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Two brothers set up a moving funfair in Greece, continuing a family tradition rooted in the circus. They travel through the countryside and islands, preparing for performances while managing the daily tasks of their unique lifestyle. The arrival of their mother and sister brings warmth and connection before the family departs for their next destination. "Crazy Dance" captures the behind-the-scenes life of this Italian family as they navigate the world of entertainment.

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