
The documentary “Pagliacci” celebrates – in a poetic way – what it means to be a clown. The film addresses philosophical and symbolic questions about man’s need to laugh at himself. In a sensorial and emotional mix, the film starts from what is most human and true: laughter.
Directed by Luiz Villaça, Pedro Moscalcoff, Chico Gomes, Luiza Villaça, Júlio Hey, Pagliacci leans on a strong ensemble — Alexandre Roit, Alice Viveiros de Castro, Carla Candiotto — 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 2018.
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