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JONAS AND THE BACKYARD CIRCUS
Jonas e o Circo sem Lona
Synopsis
Jonas is 13 and his dream is to maintain the circus that he created in his backyard. He was born in a travelling circus, but his family left the circus and settled down in a violent neighborhood. So Jonas created his own circus. Now, Jonas is growing up and encounters the challenges of adolescence.
Synopsis
Jonas is 13 and his dream is to maintain the circus that he created in his backyard. He was born in a travelling circus, but his family left the circus and settled down in a violent neighborhood. So Jonas created his own circus. Now, Jonas is growing up and encounters the challenges of adolescence.
Our take
Shooting in the gleaming light of a local village, Brazilian first-time director Paula Gomes brilliantly captures the painful yet special feeling of leaving one’s childhood behind. This heartfelt coming-of-age indie shows us how teenage life can be a whole new adventure!