Alegría

A dreamlike circus romance with melancholy and whimsy, where stylized performances and a simple rescue story create a gentle, bittersweet spectacle.

Directed by

Franco Dragone

Genres

Drama, Romance, Fantasy

Starring

René Bazinet, Frank Langella, Mako

Tagline

Alegria, Cirque du Soleil

Overview

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. .

How it feels

Melancholic, whimsical, romantic and dark. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Love, found family, freedom, isolation

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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