Circus Baobab
A Documentary film (2001) rated 7.3/10 on IMDb — decent watch. Starring Kabiné Traoré, Ibrahim Koumbassa.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Circus Baobab worth watching?
Decent watch. Filmistani Score: 65/100 (IMDb: 7.3/10). Best for fans of Documentary.
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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…
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