Notes on the Circus
Directed by Jonas Mekas
Jonas Mekas transforms footage of the Ringling Brothers Circus into a rapid-fire montage set to music, structured in four segments that highlight different acts. Earlier images reappear in later sections as background to new performances, with the accelerated pacing of the clips mirroring the rhythm and energy of the soundtrack.
Crew
Cinematography
Language ranking
See how Notes on the Circus compares with other top-ranked English documentary movies.
Open best english documentary movies
More like this
Explore public related-title picks for viewers looking for movies like Notes on the Circus.
Open movies like Notes on the Circus
Where to watch
Open the answer-first viewing guide for Notes on the Circus, including current streaming, rental, and purchase options.
Open where to watch Notes on the Circus