Storyline
Jonas Mekas transforms footage of the Ringling Brothers Circus into a rapid-fire montage set to music, structured in four segments that highlight different acts. Earlier images reappear in later sections as background to new performances, with the accelerated pacing of the clips mirroring the rhythm and energy of the soundtrack.
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jonas Mekas's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Notes on the Circus is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
