The Merry Circus
Trnka brings to life a surrealist circus of tightrope-walking fish, musical monkeys, balancing bears, and high-flying acrobatics in this whimsical feat of cutout animation made in collaboration with leading Czech painters of the era.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Veselý cirkus |
| Year | 1951 |
| Country | Czechoslovakia |
| Genre | Animation |
| Director | Jiří Trnka |
| Runtime | 12 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.1/10 (4 votes) |
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The Merry Circus is an acquired taste at 5.1/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1951. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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