As Cirque du Soleil reboots its flagship production, O, more than a year after an abrupt shutdown, performers and crew members face uncertainty as they work to return to their world-class standards in time for the (re)opening night in Las Vegas. With unfettered access, filmmaker Dawn Porter captures the dramatic journey of the world's most famous circus act on its way back from the brink.
Directed by Dawn Porter
circus
performance art
covid-19
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Cast
Franco Dragone
Self
Crew
Dawn Porter
Director
Jessica Congdon
Editor
Chris Hilleke
Director of Photography
Dawn Porter
Producer
Dawn Porter
Executive Producer
Popular Reviews
2 reviews
StewPRO
7.0★ · 04/22/25
When I realized it was going to be about how the company survived during COVID I was slightly disappointed but as it ramped up to their first performance it felt fulfilling. Having the ticking clock kept the film entertaining with drama and loads of information.
When I realized it was going to be about how the company survived during COVID I was slightly disappointed but as it ramped up to their first performance it felt fulfilling. Having the ticking clock kept the film entertaining with drama and loads of information.
