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Circusboy
Zirkuskind

Director(s): Anna Koch, Julia LemkeDE86 min.2025
90%(2 ratings)
Accessibilitynot suitable for minors under 7 years of age

This touching documentary follows 11‑year‑old Santino, who grows up in a traveling circus with his extended family and animals. His eighty‑year‑old great‑grandfather, one of Germany’s last great circus directors, shares stories and on Santino’s birthday challenges him to discover his own talent and contribute to the community. A road‑movie with animated touches, evoking freedom, belonging, and the magic of nomadic life.

Original version with Czech and Eglish subtitles.

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Projection of Circusboy at 4 ELEMENTS 27. Letný filmový festival (RADOSŤ)
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