Walking a Tightrope (Les Equilibristes)
| Title | Walking a Tightrope (Les Equilibristes) |
| Release date | 1991 |
| Director | Nikos Papatakis |
| Type | Couleur |
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| Runtime | 120 |
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| Sypnosis | Author, poet and playwright Marcel Spadice is fascinated by the circus which is a source of inspiration for him. With the help of his friend Hélène Lagache, he manages to seduce ring-attendant Franz-Ali Aoussine, who dreams of becoming a tightrope star. Marcel takes over the young man's training, imposing a steel-like discipline on him. Franz-Ali submits to the Master's demands, risking his life in the process... |
| Cast | Michel Piccoli, Lilah Dadi, Polly Walker |
| Production company | Paris Classics Productions, La Sept, Chevereau, France 3 (FR 3), Caroline Productions |
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