Circus

I have little recollection of filming this except for reacting with a kind of instinctive horror to the subjugation of these large animals, and to some extent the people, to tawdry entertainment. It was a small, shabby, improvised outdoor circus somewhere in Long Island under harsh lights at night. Even back then, it was rare to find such a display without camp or self-recognition of any kind.

Released 1975, digitally restored March 10th, 2026, digitally remastered March 11th, 2026
4 minutes (3 minutes [remaster]), black & white, silent, 16mm
Finished in 2112×1584 resolution at 24 fps
1.33:1
Directed by Peter von Ziegesar