The Knie Dynasty: 100 Years of National Circus

A nostalgic, gently paced blend of reenactment and archive that invites you behind the curtain of a family institution.

Created by

Greg Zglinski

Genres

Documentary, Drama

Starring

Ilja Baumeier, Marco Luca Castelli, Esther Gemsch

Overview

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Circus Knie, SRF, RTS, RSI and RTR staged a 180-minute docu-fiction in two parts. The story of the Swiss National Circus is told over several generations through a fictional part, a documentary part as well as archive footage. The viewer experiences the ups and downs in the history of the Swiss National Circus and obtains insight into the circus life that takes place behind the spectacular performances.

How it feels

Warm, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, memory, work, aging

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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