Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away (2012)

A young woman is entranced by an Aerialist. When they fall into the dreamlike world of Cirque du Soleil and are separated, they travel through the different tent worlds trying to find each other.

Director:

Andrew Adamson

Writer:

Andrew Adamson

Stars:

Erica Linz, Igor Zaripov, Lutz Halbhubner

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Erica Linz	...	Mia / Kà Cast Member
Igor Zaripov	...	The Aerialist
Lutz Halbhubner	...	Ringmaster
John Clarke	...	Sad Clown
Dallas Barnett	...	Boss
Tanya Drewery	...	Circus Marvelous Cast Member
Sarah Houbolt	...	Circus Marvelous Cast Member
Ascia Maybury	...	Circus Marvelous Cast Member
Damien Gordon	...	Circus Marvelous Cast Member
Zach Brickland	...	Circus Marvelous Cast Member
Iren Goed	...	Circus Marvelous Cast Member
Roufan Gan	...	Circus Marvelous Cast Member (as Roufan 'Jimbob' Gan)
Pei Pei Lane	...	Circus Marvelous Cast Member
Shaowei Xin	...	Circus Marvelous Cast Member
Stephen Cooper	...	Circus Marvelous Cast Member

Storyline

A young woman in a small Mid-Western town goes to a traveling carnival one evening, where she is urged by a silent clown to visit the carnival's circus and see The Aerialist, the show's star attraction. She is entranced by The Aerialist, but during his act he misses a catch and falls to the ground. She rushes to help him, but then the ground beneath them gives way and they fall through into the dreamlike world of Cirque du Soleil. Separated, they travel through the different tent worlds trying to find each other, interacting with the strange and wonderful performers and performances of Cirque du Soleil.

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Plot Keywords:

cirque du soleil | aerialist | clown | circus | hands tied | 

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Genres:

Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some dramatic images and mild sensuality

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Brazil]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 December 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cirque du Soleil: Mundos lejanos

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,135,000, 23 December 2012, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$12,495,865, 10 February 2013

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures, Cirque du Soleil Burlesco, Reel FX Creative Studios

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shooting also took place in New Zealand (per closing credits). A New Zealand-style railway crossing warning sign can be seen in the first shot.

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Goofs

At the start of the film Mia (the girl) is watching the circus. As the Ringmaster says "Welcome to Circus Marvelous" the Dwarf, that is standing in front of the Ringmaster, holds both his fists in front of him in a power pose. The very next shot he has his left fist in the air while his right is still in front. Then in the shot after that both of his fists are in front of him once again.

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Alternate Versions

Also shown in a 3D version.

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Connections

Referenced in On Cinema: 'Jack Reacher' and 'Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away' (2012)

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Soundtracks

Aftermath
Composed by René Dupéré
Published by Créations Méandres Inc.
Original arrangements by René Dupéré
Film arrangements by Stephen Barton
Produced by Stephen Barton
Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil Musique Inc.

User Reviews

Jump & Jivin'

If you have never seen a Cirque Du Soleil then the movie Cirque Du Soleil: World Away will be a chance to check out what the fuss is all about. If you have seen a Cirque show before then you will experience a collection of the highlights from some of the shows. This tale begins when a young woman Mia (Erica Linz) walks into a circus only to be whisk away to a magical circus. There she checks out the star attraction aerialist (Igor Zaripov) and becomes enamored with his skills of flight. Through a series of passages they end out in another dimension only to discover the multiple tents of the Cirque Du Soleil crew. I have seen my fair share of Cirque Du Soleil shows and recognized some of the bits taken from seven of the shows that were running in Las Vegas in 2011: O, Mystére, Ká, Love, Zumanity, Viva Elvis, and Criss Angel Believe. This movie is like experience the highlights of this type of circus that pushes the boundaries of human capability that defies the laws of gravity and physics. With the 3D projection it is the next best thing to actually being at a Cirque Du Soleil show. Be wowed and check it out.

By Dr. Wilson Trivino