Circus Baobab(2001)
Circus Baobab Synopsis
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.
Circus Baobab (2001) is a documentary film directed by Laurent Chevallier, released on February 28, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Kabiné Traoré, Ibrahim Koumbassa, Ibrahim Camara and Ibrahim Bamba. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Laurent Chevallier
- Writers:
- Jacques Chevallier, Laurent Chevallier
- Cinematographer:
- Amar Arhab
- Status:
- Released
Circus Baobab Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Laurent Chevallier, written by Jacques Chevallier and Laurent Chevallier.
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Circus Baobab Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Who stars in Circus Baobab?
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The main cast of Circus Baobab (2001) includes Kabiné Traoré, Ibrahim Koumbassa, Ibrahim Camara and Ibrahim Bamba. The film was directed by Laurent Chevallier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Circus Baobab released?
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Circus Baobab was released on February 28, 2001 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Circus Baobab worth watching?
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Circus Baobab (2001) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.