Tussen hemel en aarde (2007)

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.

Directors:

Mascha Novikova, Frank van den Engel

Writer:

Frank van den Engel

Storyline

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.

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Taglines:

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.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

Belgium Netherlands

Language:

Russian Uzbek

Release Date:

24 May 2007 (Netherlands)

Also Known As:

Between Heaven and Earth

Filming Locations:

Uzbekistan

Box Office

Budget:

€250,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds, Zeppers Film & TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

71 min 70 min (theatrical)

Sound Mix:

Stereo (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color

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