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Cirque du Soleil: Alegria (2001)

"If You Have No Voice, Scream; If You Have No Legs, Run; If You Have No Hope, Invent"

7.720011h 33mEN
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Directed by Nick Morris

Rating

7.7/10

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

EN

Release

November 19, 2001

Director

Nick Morris

Official Trailer

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Overview

Alegría is a mood, a state of mind. The themes of the show, whose name means "jubilation" in Spanish, are many. Power and the handing down of power over time, the evolution from ancient monarchies to modern democracies, old age, youth - it is against this backdrop that the characters of Alegría play...

Cast

Ebon Grayman

Ebon Grayman

Monsieur Fleur

Francesca Gagnon

Francesca Gagnon

Singer in White

Eve Montpetit

Eve Montpetit

Singer in Black

Tamir Erdenesaikan

Tamir Erdenesaikan

Tamir

Elena Lev

Elena Lev

Hoops

Batmuhkh Batjargal

Batmuhkh Batjargal

Little Tamir

Piotr Matula

Piotr Matula

The Old Nostalgic Bird / Fast Track

Kristina Ivanova

Kristina Ivanova

Nymph / Fast Track / Russian Bars

Cindy Whiteman

Cindy Whiteman

Nymph / Fast Track / Russian Bars

Time Sumeo

Time Sumeo

Angel / Bird

Adir Ionov

Adir Ionov

Angel

Nikolai Terentyev

Nikolai Terentyev

Clown

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Cirque du Soleil: Alegria (2001), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Alegría is a mood, a state of mind. The themes of the show, whose name means "jubilation" in Spanish, are many. Power and the handing down of power over time, the evolution from ancient monarchies to modern democracies, old age, youth - it is against this backdrop that the characters of Alegría play out their lives. Kings' fools, minstrels, beggars, old aristocrats and children make up its universe, along with the clowns, who alone are able to resist the passing of time and the social transformations that accompany it.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Cirque du Soleil: Alegria. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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