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Movie poster: The Great Circus Catastrophe (1912)
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The Great Circus Catastrophe

1912 · 45 min Drama
3.0 / 10 · TMDB

Of the films that Psilander made at Nordisk during the first two years it is the film Dødsspring til Hest fra Cirkuskuplen (The Great Circus Catastrophe), that is worth noting. Maybe not so much for Psilander's acting, but for the sensational, action-packed storylines that he was in. This film shows the other side of Psilander's fame: his daring. He was an excellent rider and looked fantastic in long riding boots and elegant riding jackets and this skill was exploited in his films.

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Original Title Dødsspring til hest fra cirkuskuplen
Year 1912
Country Denmark
Genre Drama
Director Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen
Runtime 45 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its drama around a stark contrast: the dazzling spectacle of the circus and the looming shadow of catastrophe. It relies entirely on the performer's physical prowess, making the stunt the narrative's pivotal moment.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of raw, early-cinema daring, where real risk was part of the craft. It's a stark reminder of filmmaking's adventurous infancy. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen

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