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Notes on the Circus
1967712 min
Documentary
Released
May 23, 1967
Country
United States of America
Director
Jonas Mekas
Jonas Mekas transforms footage of the Ringling Brothers Circus into a rapid-fire montage set to music, structured in four segments that highlight different acts. Earlier images reappear in later sections as background to new performances, with the accelerated pacing of the clips mirroring the rhythm and energy of the soundtrack.