The Clowns

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The Clowns ★★★½ 1971 (G)

An idiosyncratic documentary about circus clowns. Director Fellini has fashioned an homage that is sincere, entertaining, and personal. Contains some truly poignant sequences. Made for Italian TV with English subtitles. 90m/C VHS . ITD: Federico Fellini; W: Federico Fellini, Barnardino Zapponi; C: Dario Di Palma; M: Nino Rota. TV

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