Santino is growing up in a circus family. Travelling from place to place with his relatives and animals, Santino learns about his family’s rich circus history through stories from his great-grandfather. The film offers a glimpse into the life of Germany’s last nomads, exploring themes of belonging and community, and portraying a life without a safety net, free as a bird.
SON OF THE CIRCUS
Santino is a circus kid. His great-grandfather is one of the last great circusmen and tells him his ancestor's stories.
Facts
- Producer
- Katharina Bergfeld, Martin Heisler
- Nation
- Germany
- Language
- German
- Subtitle
- Norwegian
- Censorship
- 6+
- School
- 1-4, 5-7
- Original title
- Zirkuskind
- Director
- Anna Koch, Julia Lemke
- Year
- 2025
- Category
- Documentary
- Duration
- 1t 21m
- Genre
- Documentary
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