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201313 minGdoc-short

performance-arts

The Juggler

201313 minGdoc-short

A juggler in a park experiences a series of whimsical adventures when one of his balls escapes, leading to explorations of fantasy and love.

performance-arts

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Channel: NFB

The Juggler

2013• 13 minG

Synopsis

A juggler in a park experiences a series of whimsical adventures when one of his balls escapes, leading to explorations of fantasy and love.

Synopsis

A juggler in a park opens his magic box and takes out 3 balls. The audience marvels at his dexterity, until one ball escapes. The mutinous ball takes on magical properties as it draws the juggler into a series of adventures with many levels of meaning: appearance, fantasy and love. Film without words.

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