Cirque du Soleil: Alegria (2001)

Name: Cirque du Soleil: Alegria
Genre: Documentary, Music, Family
Released: 2001
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Ebon Grayman, Francesca Gagnon, Eve Montpetit, Tamir Erdenesaikan, Elena Lev

1h 33m

Documentary Music Family

Plot

Alegría embodies a vibrant state of mind, reflecting themes of power and its evolution from ancient monarchies to contemporary democracies. Set against this rich backdrop, a diverse ensemble of characters—including kings' fools, minstrels, beggars, elderly aristocrats, and children—navigate their lives. Central to this world are the clowns, who uniquely withstand the relentless march of time and the societal changes it brings. With its Spanish title meaning "jubilation," Alegría celebrates the contrasts of youth and age while inviting audiences into a whimsical, thought-provoking experience.

Cast

Ebon Grayman Francesca Gagnon Eve Montpetit Tamir Erdenesaikan Elena Lev Batmuhkh Batjargal Piotr Matula Kristina Ivanova Cindy Whiteman Time Sumeo Adir Ionov Nikolai Terentyev Vladimir Olshansky Yuri Medvedev Anna Shelper