Cirque du Soleil: IRIS (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film
Released in 2011, Cirque du Soleil: IRIS is a notable film directed by Philippe Decouflé, running about 90 minutes. “A Journey through the World of Cinema” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This production from Cirque du Soleil is a lyrical, fanciful, kinetic foray into the seventh art. Bringing together dance, acrobatics, live video, filmed sequences and animation, the show takes spectators on a fantastic voyage through the history of cinema and its genres, taking them into the heart of the movie-making process. From illustration to animation, black and white to colour, silent films to talkies, fixed shots to swooping camera movements, spectators witness the poetic construction/deconstruction of this art as an object and as a way of transcending reality.
Who’s in it. Cirque du Soleil: IRIS stars John Gilkey as Clown, Ekaterina Pirogovskaya as Praxinoscope / Violet and Olga Pikhienko as Scarlett (Hand Balancing).
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cirque du Soleil: IRIS page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cirque du Soleil: IRIS (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cirque du Soleil: IRIS change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Cirque du Soleil: IRIS?
- Cirque du Soleil: IRIS stars John Gilkey, Ekaterina Pirogovskaya and Olga Pikhienko.
- When was Cirque du Soleil: IRIS released?
- Cirque du Soleil: IRIS was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.