Circus Rwanda (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2018, Circus Rwanda is a documentary film directed by Michal Varga, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Eliseé survived the Rwandan genocide as a child. Today he leads an orphan acrobat group in a country, which heavily relies on foreign aid. He cares for the orphaned children and wants them to be happy, to have some sense in their lives. Rosta Novák built a worldwide-acclaimed circus group in Prague, where he successfully rules with a firm, paternal hand, but has permanently dark under-eye circles from the workload. The majority of Rwandese think that all people in Europe are fairy rich. On the other hand, many Europeans think that it is necessary to help Africa with everything. What happens, if we merge these two worlds in a film, during the preparation of a joint circus performance? What are the true motivations of our protagonists and what does it tell us about the Africa-Europe relationship? And who actually helps whom, in the end?
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Circus Rwanda has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circus Rwanda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circus Rwanda tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Circus Rwanda (2018)?
- In GB, Circus Rwanda is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Circus Rwanda worth watching?
- Circus Rwanda holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Circus Rwanda released?
- Circus Rwanda was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.