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“There is almost no narration, no blatant editorializing, it's just scene after scene of kids working hard to become acrobats. You need to watch this movie.”
—funkaoshi, via Hot Docs

CIRCUS SCHOOL

by Jing Guo and Dingding Ke

Take a rare look into one of China's most treasured commodities—acrobatics. Following students as they prepare for a national competition, CIRCUS SCHOOL reveals the rigorous physical training they must endure. Through exhaustion, injury and broken bones, the students will let nothing stop their seamless and precise performances in order to be the best.

Co-production of Jing Guo, Dingding Ke and ITVS International

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