Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man (2000)
A child is born. We see underwater swimmers representing this. He is young, in a jungle setting, with two fanciful "instincts" guiding him as swooping bird-like acrobats initially menace, then delight. As an adolescent, he enters a desert, where a man spins a large cube of metal tubing. He leaves his instinct-guides behind, and enters a garden where two statues dance in a pond. As he watches their sensual acrobatics of love, he becomes a man. He is offered wealth (represented by a golden hat) by a devil figure. In a richly decorated room, a scruffy troupe of a dozen acrobats and a little girl reawaken the old man's youthful nature and love.
Cast
- Ian McKellen - Narrator (voice)
- Nicky Dewhurst - Young Man
- Brian Dewhurst - Old Man
- Anait Karagyezyan - Vagabond Girl
- Chris Van Wagenen - Youth
- Cully Smoller - Infant / Child
- Kenny Raskin - Man
- Mikhail Matorin - Cube Act
Screenplay
Themes
Fairy Curse and the Frozen Garden Magic, Strengthening Bonds Between Father and Daughter, Childlike Wonder and Innocence, Tender Moments of Affection, Enchanted Forest and Hidden Magic
Keywords
dance, dreams, magic, circus, greed, garden, forest, love, trapeze, acrobatics, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man about?
- A child is born. We see underwater swimmers representing this. He is young, in a jungle setting, with two fanciful "instincts" guiding him as swooping bird-like acrobats initially menace, then delight. As an adolescent, he enters a desert, where a man spins a large cube of metal tubing. He leaves his instinct-guides behind, and enters a garden where two statues dance in a pond. As he watches their sensual acrobatics of love, he becomes a man. He is offered wealth (represented by a golden hat) by a devil figure. In a richly decorated room, a scruffy troupe of a dozen acrobats and a little girl reawaken the old man's youthful nature and love.
- Who directed Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man?
- Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man was directed by Keith Melton.
- Who stars in Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man?
- Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man stars Ian McKellen, Nicky Dewhurst, Brian Dewhurst , Anait Karagyezyan, Chris Van Wagenen, Cully Smoller.
- How long is Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man?
- Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man has a runtime of 39m (39 minutes).
- What genre is Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man?
- Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man is a Drama, Family, Music, Fantasy film.
- Where was Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man produced?
- Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man?
- The themes of Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man include: Fairy Curse and the Frozen Garden Magic, Strengthening Bonds Between Father and Daughter, Childlike Wonder and Innocence, Tender Moments of Affection, Enchanted Forest and Hidden Magic.