Circus Baobab
Brief Synopsis
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French filmmaker Laurent Chevallier always wanted to make a documentary on an African circus, but there were no native circuses on the continent. So Chevallier decided to help found a circus in Guinea. 36 young people were chosen from the city of Conakry to participate in what would become Circus Ba
Cast & Crew
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Laurent Chevallier
Director
Circus Baobab
Themselves
Laurent Chevallier
Cinematographer
Laurent Chevallier
Screenwriter
Fabienne Desfleches
Costume Designer
Sophie Goupil
Producer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001
Production Company
France 2 Cinéma; Kine Sud Video
Location
Guinea; Conakry, Guinea
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 40m
Synopsis
French filmmaker Laurent Chevallier always wanted to make a documentary on an African circus, but there were no native circuses on the continent. So Chevallier decided to help found a circus in Guinea. 36 young people were chosen from the city of Conakry to participate in what would become Circus Baobab. A group of French circus artists were imported to train the participants for 2 years in acrobatics and trapeze. Then the group took their show on the road. This film is Chevallier's account of the troupe's inaugural tour in Guinea, from March 1 - April 11, 2000.
Director
Laurent Chevallier
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001
Production Company
France 2 Cinéma; Kine Sud Video
Location
Guinea; Conakry, Guinea
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 40m
