Circo (film)
| Circo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Lamia Chraibi |
| Written by | Lamia Chraibi Yza Nouiga |
| Produced by | Patricia Bergeron Lamia Chraibi |
| Cinematography | Marcel Mueller |
| Edited by | René Roberge |
Production company | Productions Leitmotiv |
| Distributed by | Les Films du 3 mars |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | Portuguese |
Circo is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Lamia Chraibi and released in 2024.[1] The film is a portrait of Richard, a queer Brazilian circus performer who turns to drag to support himself after his adoptive mother kicks him out of her home.[2]
The film premiered in November 2024 at the Montreal International Documentary Festival,[3] before going into wider commercial release in July 2025.[4]
Awards
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directors Guild of Canada | 2025 | Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award | Lamia Chraibi | Longlisted | [5] |
| Reelworld Film Festival | Outstanding Feature Film Director | Won | [6] | ||
| Outstanding Documentary | Won |
References
- ^ Félix Poncelet-Marsan, "Lamia Chraïbi humanise les communautés marginalisées du Brésil dans « Circo »". Qui Fait Quoi, July 11, 2025.
- ^ Sarah-Louise Pelletier Morin, "«Circo»: un rêve d’altérité". Le Devoir, July 11, 2025.
- ^ "Montreal director's documentary explores life as a Black, queer circus artist in Bolsonaro's Brazil". CBC News Montreal, November 30, 2024.
- ^ Ambre Bangoura, "«CIRCO» de Lamia Chraibi : quand le rêve vacille, une autre lumière naît". Atuvu, July 14, 2025.
- ^ Connie Thiessen, "DGC unveils 2025 Jean-Marc Vallée DGC Discovery Award long list". Broadcast Dialogue, September 18, 2025.
- ^ Kelly Townsend, "It Comes in Waves leads 2025 Reelworld Film Festival winners". Playback, October 20, 2025.