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Marceline, the Best Clown in the World

2020 · ★ 6

An account of the life and work of the Spanish clown, mime, acrobat and actor Marcelino Orbés (1873-1927), known as Marceline, who, between 1900 and 1914, was unanimously acclaimed as the best in the world.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Be a Clown

1987 · ★ 8

Instructors from the Ringling Bros. Circus Clown College demonstrate juggling instruction, clown acts, special make-up techniques, costume design, and more tips used by some of the world's most famous clowns.

Deathfarm

2024 · ★ 10

One evening, as Ludvik is about to go to bed, he notices that a painting, once owned by his grandfather, mysteriously begins to move on its own. The next day, Ludvik shares the unsettling event with his friend Amund, and together they decide to investigate the painting's origins. Ludvik's grandfather had lived in an old cabin deep in the woods, that had been abandoned since his passing. Determined to uncover the truth, Ludvik and Amund venture to the cabin, only to discover secrets that should never see the light of day.

Tout va bien : 1er commandement du clown

2014 · ★ 7

Two years in a clown school. Against all odds and trends, learning how to make people laugh out at the human condition.

Who is Weary Willie?

2021

"Who is Weary Willie?" explores the life of the once-famous circus character Weary Willie and his story tied to controversy and confusion over identity between his creator, Emmett Kelly Sr., and his son, Emmett Kelly Jr.

Red Noses

2025

Beyond the lights and magic of the ring, this documentary follows the lives of the main stars of comedy: clowns.

Down With Clowns

This film will trace the emergence of the Killer Clown from historical roots in Italian Opera, to contemporary prominence in mass media. Down with Clowns will explore the relationship between the violence of society, the mission of the clown and the way humans deal with their fear of both.

Above Above, Below Below

2024

A Brazilian performance artist Vanesa Cardoso living in Newfoundland, Canada explores the figures of her Pochinko clown, discovering a desire to expose the comedy of our deepest vulnerabilities - the very ones that make us human. A creative journey through Richard Pochinko's seven masks and six directions, Vanessa reveals her clown while musing on the personal drive and struggles that inspire her art.

A CLOWN | A LIFE

2022 · ★ 7.5

Documentary about Bernhard Paul who became world famous as the founder of Circus Roncalli and Zippo the Clown...

Batato

1991

Experimental documentary short starring Batato Barea and Peter Pank, filmed in July 1991

Tricicle: un último gesto

2022 · ★ 8

Presenter and comedian Andreu Buenafuente interviews Joan Gràcia, Paco Mir and Carles Sans moments after the conclusion of their last performance at the Liceu Theater in Barcelona, the culmination of their forty-three-year career on stages all over the world as Tricicle, a brilliant, ineffable, unforgettable, irreplaceable comedy trio.

24 Hours in the Life of a Clown

1946 · ★ 6.2

The movie follows the clock round as music hall clown Beby takes off his make up, goes home for a meal, looks at photos and goes to bed to rise, spend a day in the village and perform with his new partner.