The Clowns
All ages

The Clowns

Best from age 7 · G · 1970 · 93 min

The Clowns

Federico Fellini takes viewers on a whimsical journey into the world of clowns and circuses. Blending childhood memories with a documentary-style quest across Europe, he seeks out and interviews the last great European clowns, capturing their art and unique personalities.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • Some moments might feel slow for younger viewers
  • A few scenes could be mildly unsettling

Models well

  • Appreciating unique art forms
  • Exploring history and tradition
  • Celebrating individuality

Talk about it after

  • The role of clowns in entertainment
  • The history of circuses
  • Different forms of comedy
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