05.06.2024
Le FIFA celebrates 40 years of Cirque du Soleil at the Théâtre de Verdure
Le FIFA is delighted to present a special screening of Cirque du Soleil on August 8 at the Théâtre de Verdure, to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary.
A jewel of Montreal creativity that has reinvented the world of show business, Cirque du Soleil continues to push back the boundaries of storytelling by exploring new art forms, notably through film.
To celebrate Cirque du Soleil’s 40th anniversary, Le FIFA presents a series of short films by several Cirque artists.
On the program:
Life Is A Circus
Canada | 2022 | 13 min | English, Spanish, Portuguese, English | Subtitles: French
41st FIFA
Turning street trash into ephemeral art galleries, exploring your native identity by merging with nature, thwarting the codes of a centuries-old artistic medium? Anything goes when you let your mind run free. Through the eyes of Cirque du Soleil, discover a stunning series that will take you on a journey around the globe. Life is a Circus highlights the fans, creatives, places and moments that make up Cirque du Soleil’s unique DNA. If you’ve ever thought of breaking away from the monotony of everyday life, you should take inspiration from them! Through intimate interviews, you’ll enjoy a unique perspective into the sensational normality of our guests.
Cirque Raw
Canada | 2023 | 15 min | No dialogue
41st FIFA
Moving from show conditions to a neutral venue, a Cirque du Soleil artist will perform a “raw” minimalist act. No make-up, no costumes. Filmed cinematically, with a touch of surrealism and narrative nuance.
Best of Balance
Canada | 2023 | 60 min | No dialogue
Enter a world where gravity is only a suggestion and imagination knows no bounds. Best of Balance takes you on a fascinating journey through the most impressive acts of Cirque du Soleil’s renowned shows. From breathtaking acrobatics to mind-blowing contortionists, experience the perfect balance of art, athleticism and pure wonder.
