Circus Baobab (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2001, Circus Baobab is a documentary film directed by Laurent Chevallier, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. French filmmaker Laurent Chevallier always wanted to make a documentary on an African circus, but there were no native circuses on the continent. So Chevallier decided to help found a circus in Guinea. 36 young people were chosen from the city of Conakry to participate in what would become Circus Baobab. A group of French circus artists were imported to train the participants for 2 years in acrobatics and trapeze. Then the group took their show on the road. This film is Chevallier's account of the troupe's inaugural tour in Guinea, from March 1 - April 11, 2000.
Who’s in it. Circus Baobab stars Kabiné Traoré as Directeur de la troupe Circus Baobab, Ibrahim Koumbassa as Chorégraphe, Ibrahim Camara as Entraîneur #1 and Ibrahim Bamba as Entraîneur #2, acrobate, danseur.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Circus Baobab sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circus Baobab page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circus Baobab 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 Baobab (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Circus Baobab change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Circus Baobab worth watching?
- Circus Baobab holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Circus Baobab?
- Circus Baobab stars Kabiné Traoré, Ibrahim Koumbassa, Ibrahim Camara and Ibrahim Bamba.
- When was Circus Baobab released?
- Circus Baobab was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.