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196712 minGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(16 ratings)• TMDB

Notes on the Circus

196712 minGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(16 ratings)• TMDB

Mekas' vibrant montage captures the circus' thrill through rhythmic music.

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Mekas' vibrant montage captures the circus' thrill through rhythmic music.

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Jonas Mekas

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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.

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