Frac, a mime who is suffering from a severe bout of depression, happens to meet a troupe of circus entertainers and immediately falls in love with one of the stars, Giulietta. But while his...
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René Bazinet | ... | Frac |
| Frank Langella | ... | Fleur | |
| Mako | ... | Old Momo | |
| Julie Cox | ... | Giulietta | |
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Heathcote Williams | ... | Marcello |
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Brian Dewhurst | ... | Old Taps |
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Clipper Miano | ... | Momo |
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Andre Sleegers | ... | Henchman |
| Chip Bray | ... | Man in Restaurant | |
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Matthias Krahnert | ... | Big Top |
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Steve Othman | ... | Strongman |
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Jade Fafieanie | ... | Roxanne |
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Hervé Malombo | ... | Hervé |
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Pierrette Arseneau | ... | Vocals |
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Batmuhkh Batjargal | ... | The Little Budda |
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Frac, a mime who is suffering from a severe bout of depression, happens to meet a troupe of circus entertainers and immediately falls in love with one of the stars, Giulietta. But while his affection for Giulietta and admiration for the performers gives him a new lease on life, Giulietta's father, the leader of the troupe, opposes the relationship and is determined to keep them apart. Meanwhile, Frac and Giulietta discover a gang of children who are held prisoner by a criminal leader who forces them to do his bidding, and they devise a plan to win the kids their freedom. Written by Mark Deming
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Country:
CanadaRelease Date:
27 May 1999 (Netherlands) See more »Also Known As:
Alegria See more »Company Credits
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Canada Television & Cable Production, Cirque du Soleil Images, Egmond Film & Television See more »
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Music by Benoit Jutras (as Benoit Jutras)
Lyrics by Sandra Botnen
Performed by Irene Marc
©Créations Méandres Inc.
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A Child In His EyesMusic by Benoit Jutras (as Benoit Jutras)
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Before buying this movie, I read everything I could to see if it was worth it. This is not a filming of the stage version of Alegria, this is a movie that was originally built around it and then took a very different direction. If you are looking for "standard Cirque," this is not the place to find it. Cirque du Soleil often goes beyond fans' expectations, and this is one more case. The movie is well done, though not appropriate for very young children. It is a simple love story, but with dark undertones. Rene Bazinet is excellent in the part of Frac, which was written for him. Julie Cox is decent as Giulietta, though I found her a bit flat. And Clipper Miano IS Momo. The movie alone would be 3 out of 4 stars, but with the DVD extras I give it 3 3/4 out of 4. (I love behind-the-scenes stuff).
If you are looking for the spectacle normally associated with the Cirque, bypass this movie. If, however, you are open to the Cirque reinventing itself yet again, this time on film, give this movie a try. It's different, and therefore it isn't for everybody. But it worked for me.