Cirque du Soleil: Box Set

Synopsis

A performance of ‘Dralion’ by the Cirque du Soleil, incorporating dance, music, mime, theatre and acrobatics. Also includes a behind-the-scenes segment on the production of the show.

Language

English

Year of release

2004

Year of production

2000

Notes

Also available in the CIRQUE DU SOLEIL BOX SET of 4 DVDs together with A BAROQUE JOURNEY, JOURNEY OF MAN and VARAKAI. Ref. no CDRP 1268, price £29.99.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

acrobats; circus; Cirque du Soleil; performances

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£29.99

Availability

Sale

Year

2004

Sections

Title

Baroque Odyssey, A

Synopsis

Made in 1994 to celebrate ten years of the Cirque du Soleil. Rather than a traditional retrospective or a piece of exuberant nostalgia, the programme highlights the essence of Cirque du Soleil - the amazing energy and spirit which has delighted audiences around the world.

Title

Dralion

Synopsis

A performance of ‘Dralion’ by the Cirque du Soleil, incorporating dance, music, mime, theatre and acrobatics, shot during four performances in San Francisco. Utilizing innovative techniques, the video provides a different perspective and visual experience to the live show. The performance fuses ancient Chinese circus traditions with the Cirque’s own unique performance artistry.

Title

Varekai

Synopsis

Varekai means "wherever" in the Romany language of the gypsies, and this production pays tribute to the nomadic soul. Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world where anything is possible. From the sky falls a solitary young man into the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscopic world populated by fantastical creatures. This young man sets off on an adventure both absurd and extraordinary. On this day at the edge of time, in this place of all possibilities, begins an inspired incantation to life rediscovered. Varekai emerges from an explosive fusion of drama and acrobatics into a grand spectacle with acts including Aerial Straps, Body Skating, Russian Swings, the Triple Trapeze, Icarian Games, Acrobatics Pas de deux, and clowns. Filmed live in Toronto.

Title

Journey of Man

Synopsis

JOURNEY OF MAN is a breathtaking odyssey that follows the stages of human development from birth to maturity. From the opening explosion of light and sound that represents the universe’s formation, the performance leads through the birth of the Universal Child as it travels from childhood, through adolescence and manhood, on to maturity.

Distributor

Name

Columbia TriStar Home Video

Web

http://www.cthv.com/CTHE/index.html External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7533 1200

Fax

020 7533 1015

Address

Sony Pictures Europe House
25 Golden Square
London W1R 6LU

 

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