The Clown (2011)

The Clown (2011) – (O Palhaco - Portugese)
Director: Selton Mello
Country: Brazil
Duration: 90 minutes
Language: Portugese

Watching the performance of the clowns she bursts into laughter. Then when the "bravest lady" enters the stage, her face turns gloomy. She is Guilhermina, the little girl of true wisdom.

"The Clown", brilliantly picturised in the backdrop of Brazilian landscape takes us to the realm of "spirituality" in a very unique way. The movie neither preaches, nor makes any statement. In a very subtle manner it demos the power of morals and strength of unflinching belief through the mind of a little girl, who for me is the real protagonist.

All through the 90 minutes, we travel along with the circus troupe with a group of uninspired artists just trying to do what they know. We feel their helplessness, their unheeded little needs, deep pain behind their laughter, shrewd deceit and the unparallel hardships.

Among all these common traits of everyman is little Guilhermina whose mother always teach her the right way and true morals of life.

"If you ever need anything pray to Saint Genesius. He's the patron of musicians, comedians and clowns."

The words of her mother get hardcoded in her little mind as she turns out to be the saviour of the circus troupe.

"I'm brave and protected by Saint Genesius the saint who looks after the artists!"

Selton Mello portrays the dispassionate circus life in a creditable way.

Cinematography is just brilliant with dusty South American landscape brilliantly fused well with the bright colours inside the circus tent. The unique background score comes with a fresh whiff of breeze and the screenplay is easily the best without getting noticed much. 

A fantastic movie for all!

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