Tussen hemel en aarde (2007)

User Rating:

8.2/10   

Directors:

Mascha Novikova
Frank van den Engel

Writer:

Frank van den Engel (writer)

Release Date:

24 May 2007 (Netherlands)

Genre:

Documentary

Tagline:

The circus was the only entertainment on a journey along the ancient Silk Road from Europe to China. In Uzbekistan, currently a dictatorship, the circus is as alive as it was in the days of Genghis Khan. The circus acts, too, have changed little. Two circus artists are forced to choose between continuing the old circus tradition and politics. Thier different choices seriously affect their lifelong friendship.

Plot:

n the heart of the Eurasian continent, the ancient center of the world where the Silk Road connected China to Europe, the circus is a deeply rooted cultural phenomenon. This film focuses on two circus artists, whose lifelong friendship under the dictatorship in Uzbekistan is affected by the differing political choices they make under the dictatorshop in Uzbekistan. |

Also Known As:

Between Heaven and Earth (USA) (literal English title)

Runtime:

Netherlands:70 min (theatrical version) | Belgium:71 min

Country:

Belgium | Netherlands

Language:

Russian | Uzbek

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo (Western Electric Recording)

Filming Locations:

Uzbekistan

Company:

Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds