Calder's 1927 Great Circus

1955 | 43 minutes | 7.0 ★ (1)

Calder's 1927 Great Circus
  • Overview

    Alexander Calder created and performed one of the most important and beloved works, his miniature circus (1926-1931). More than twenty years later Jean Painleve made Le Grande Cirque Calder 1927, begun in 1953 and completed in 1955.

  • Release Date

    01 January 1955

  • DirectingJean Painlevé
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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