Circus Baobab (2001)
2 votes on TMDBReleased February 28, 2001Runtime 1h 40mDirector Laurent Chevallier
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.
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Who stars in Circus Baobab?
Circus Baobab stars Kabiné Traoré, Ibrahim Koumbassa, Ibrahim Camara, Ibrahim Bamba.
Who directed Circus Baobab?
Circus Baobab was directed by Laurent Chevallier.
How long is Circus Baobab?
Circus Baobab has a runtime of 1h 40m.
What is Circus Baobab about?
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.
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