Cirque du Soleil: Alegria

If You Have No Voice, Scream; If You Have No Legs, Run; If You Have No Hope, Invent

2001 • 93 min • Documentary · Music · Family

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Synopsis

Alegría is a mood, a state of mind. The themes of the show, whose name means "jubilation" in Spanish, are many. Power and the handing down of power over time, the evolution from ancient monarchies to modern democracies, old age, youth - it is against this backdrop that the characters of Alegría play out their lives. Kings' fools, minstrels, beggars, old aristocrats and children make up its universe, along with the clowns, who alone are able to resist the passing of time and the social transformations that accompany it.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

33 reviews

79 Audience · 33 · 100%

This vibrant Cirque du Soleil performance explores themes of power, time, and social change through a mesmerizing blend of acrobatics, music, and clowning. Audiences will meet a colorful cast of characters, from jesters to aristocrats, all set against a fantastical backdrop.

Violence & peril: 0/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some loud music and sudden movements might startle younger viewers.
A few scenes feature performers in suggestive or revealing costumes.

What it models well

Artistic expression
Creativity
Resilience
Teamwork

Talk about it after

The different types of performances, like acrobatics and clowning.
How the music makes you feel during the show.
The unique costumes and makeup of the characters.

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Cirque du Soleil: Alegria. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.