30/5 — 5/6/2024
64th International Film Festival
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Section: Panorama

My Very Own Circus (2020) 10

Canada | 2020 | 100 min.

Born into a circus family, 12-year-old Laura has spent much of her young life on tour with her single father, Bill, a professional clown. But, secretly, she longs for a less hectic life. It’s thanks to her new teacher, who recognizes her academic potential, that Laura gets to fulfill her dream: attendance at a private high school… Can free spirit Bill accept that the apple of his eye has fallen so far from the paternal tree?

CountryCanada
Year2020
Duration100 min
Rating10
LanguageFrench
SubtitleEnglish, Simultanneous transla
Directed by Miryam Bouchard
Screenplay Martin Forget, Miryam Bouchard
Director of Photography Ronald Plante, CSC
Music M A Thieu Vanasse
Edited by Valérie Héroux
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Biography

A Canadian screenwriter and director, and educated at Concordia University. She's made video clips, successful TV series, digital/interactive projects and short films, e.g., Roastbeef (2008). He made his debut with the comedy My Very Own Circus (Mon cirque à moi, 2020).

Family, School, Growing Up, Positive Choices

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