O Circo

The documentary follows a caravan of acrobats through the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, presenting the situation of circuses in Brazil through testimonies from several circus artists.

Directed by Arnaldo Jabor, O Circo leans on a strong ensemble — Gentileza, Arnaldo Jabor — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1965.