Circus Baobab (2001)

Circus Baobab (2001)

2001-02-28 100 Min. PG-13
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Overview

French filmmaker Laurent Chevallier always wanted to make a documentary on an African circus, but there were no native circuses on the continent. So Chevallier decided to help found a circus in Guinea. 36 young people were chosen from the city of Conakry to participate in what would become Circus Baobab. A group of French circus artists were imported to train the participants for 2 years in acrobatics and trapeze. Then the group took their show on the road. This film is Chevallier's account of the troupe's inaugural tour in Guinea, from March 1 - April 11, 2000.

Cast

Kabiné Traoré is Directeur de la troupe Circus Baobab
Directeur de la troupe Circus Baobab
Ibrahim Koumbassa is Chorégraphe
Chorégraphe
Ibrahim Camara is Entraîneur #1
Entraîneur #1
Ibrahim Bamba is Entraîneur #2, acrobate, danseur
Entraîneur #2, acrobate, danseur