The Clowns
1970 • 93 min • TV Movie · Comedy
Synopsis
Fellini exposes his great attraction for the clowns and the world of the circus first recalling a childhood experience when the circus arrives nearby his home. Then he joins his crew and travel from Italy to Paris chasing the last greatest European clowns still live in these countries. He also meets Anita Ekberg trying to buy a panther in a circus.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 69 Audience · 101 · 100%
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.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some moments might feel slow for younger viewers
- A few scenes could be mildly unsettling
What it 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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Where to watch
Free
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Top billed cast
Director: Federico Fellini • Crew: Bernardino Zapponi, Federico Fellini
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.9/10 (101)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0066922
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