Grazing the Sky

"My vertigo is not fear of heights, but the desire to fly."

Jun 18 2015 Not Rated 1h 27m
Documentary, Drama

Grazing the Sky is a compelling look at the lives of trapeze artists and other circus performers. The film was shot for over two years covering 11 countries, including the Americas, Europe and the Near East. It follows the nomadic lives of circus performers. The audience follows 10 protagonists as they try to reach perfection and meet their lofty goals. The documentary sheds light on the contemporary circus world, and focuses on performers who devote themselves to the greatest show on earth.

Plot

An intimate look at the lives of modern circus performers in and out of Cirque Du Soleil. The film follows the stories of several different performers and gives viewers an unprecedented look into their lives and art. A testament to the human spirit and the power of following your dreams it is also and homage to the grace and power of artists who use their bodies as their instruments. Filmed on location in 11 countries and in three languages by a Cirque Du Soleil "insider" this film transcends a "behind the scenes" look and creates a powerful and moving work of art.

Written by

Horacio Alcala, David Bobee, Jesús Caballero

Directed by

Horacio Alcala

Cast

Antonio Segura, Max La Sala, Damian Istria

Crew

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Production Countries

Portugal, Mexico, Spain

Languages

English, Italiano, Español

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Trailers
TRAILER A RAS DEL CIELO ESPANI`?OL
Scores
# of Votes
135
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
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