The history of famous Czech circus families is well known. However, even circus families are affected by the changing times, and so when Ferdinand, the father and ringmaster, bitterly complains that circuses used to stick together like a family, but today a family that sticks together is like a circus attraction, everyone has to think about how to save the international circus festival and, in fact, Circus Maximum itself.
Acting
Oldřich Kaiser chewing scenery like it's circus peanuts.
Director
Artur Kaiser
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Czech circus tradition runs deep — families like the Kludskýs performed for generations under communism and capitalism alike.
Director Artur Kaiser comes from actual circus lineage, making Ferdinand's lament weirdly autobiographical therapy.
CZ
