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The Great Mystical Circus

Original title: O Grande Circo Místico
  • 20182018
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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O Grande Circo Místico (2018)
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Follows a century in the lives of the Knieps, an Austrian family of circus owners.Follows a century in the lives of the Knieps, an Austrian family of circus owners.Follows a century in the lives of the Knieps, an Austrian family of circus owners.

IMDb RATING
5.3/10
573
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  • Director
    • Carlos Diegues
  • Writers
    • Carlos Diegues
    • George Moura(screenplay)
    • Jorge de Lima(poem)
  • Stars
    • Vincent Cassel
    • Nuno Lopes
    • Dawid Ogrodnik
Top credits
  • Director
    • Carlos Diegues
  • Writers
    • Carlos Diegues
    • George Moura(screenplay)
    • Jorge de Lima(poem)
  • Stars
    • Vincent Cassel
    • Nuno Lopes
    • Dawid Ogrodnik
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    • 4User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 16 nominations

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    The Great Mystical Circus
    Trailer 2:35
    The Great Mystical Circus

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    O Grande Circo Místico (2018)
    Vincent Cassel in O Grande Circo Místico (2018)
    Vincent Cassel in O Grande Circo Místico (2018)
    Jesuíta Barbosa in O Grande Circo Místico (2018)
    Jesuíta Barbosa in O Grande Circo Místico (2018)
    Mariana Ximenes and Dawid Ogrodnik in O Grande Circo Místico (2018)
    Vincent Cassel and Jesuíta Barbosa in O Grande Circo Místico (2018)
    Jesuíta Barbosa in O Grande Circo Místico (2018)
    O Grande Circo Místico (2018)
    Bruna Linzmeyer in O Grande Circo Místico (2018)
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    Vincent Cassel
    Vincent Cassel
    • Jean-Paulas Jean-Paul
    Nuno Lopes
    Nuno Lopes
    • Coriolanoas Coriolano
    Dawid Ogrodnik
    Dawid Ogrodnik
    • Ludwigas Ludwig
    Albano Jerónimo
    Albano Jerónimo
    • The Lion Tameras The Lion Tamer
    Mariana Ximenes
    Mariana Ximenes
    • Margareteas Margarete
    Bruna Linzmeyer
    Bruna Linzmeyer
    • Beatrizas Beatriz
    Rafael Lozano
    • Fredas Fred
    Antônio Fagundes
    Antônio Fagundes
    • Dr. Fredericoas Dr. Frederico
    Catherine Mouchet
    Catherine Mouchet
    • Imperatrizas Imperatriz
    Cecília Henriques
    Cecília Henriques
    • Mulher Circenseas Mulher Circense
    Igor Regalla
    Igor Regalla
    • Beliscoas Belisco
    Antonio de la Cruz
    • Rodolfoas Rodolfo
    Jesuíta Barbosa
    Jesuíta Barbosa
    • Celavias Celavi
    Marina Provenzzano
    Marina Provenzzano
    • Charlotteas Charlotte
    Juliano Cazarré
    • Otoas Oto
    Luísa Cruz
    Luísa Cruz
    • Sra.Kiepsas Sra.Kieps
    Miguel Dias
    • Gerente Leiteriaas Gerente Leiteria
    Marcos Frota
    Marcos Frota
    • Oswaldãoas Oswaldão
    • Director
      • Carlos Diegues
    • Writers
      • Carlos Diegues
      • George Moura(screenplay)
      • Jorge de Lima(poem)
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    The story of five generations of the Austrian-Brazilian Knieps family, from the inauguration of their family-owned Great Mystical Circus in the 1910s up to the early 21st century, following both the family and the circus from their prime through to their decadence. —AnonymusB
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      • Drama
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    • Trivia
      Carlos Diegues's first feature film in 12 years.
    • Soundtracks
      Rasga o Coração
      Written by Catulo Cearense & Anacleto de Medeiros
      Performed by Banda da Casa Edison & Guto Marques

    User reviews4

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    Top review
    Wasted opportunity
    Great concept to spring off the de Lima poem. Good sets, costumes, scenery, all filmed well. But ruined by shockingly heavy "Telenovela" sensibilities, melodrama and plots lines.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 22, 2018 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Brazil
      • Portugal
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook Page
      • Official page at co-production company Globo Filmes
    • Language
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Великий загадочный цирк
    • Filming locations
      • Herdade da Barroca d'Alva, Alcochete, Portugal
    • Production companies
      • Fado Filmes
      • Globo Filmes
      • Luz Mágica Produções
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $54,926
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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