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Circus of horrors (Le Cirque des horreurs)

Title Circus of horrors (Le Cirque des horreurs)
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Plastic surgeon Dr. Rossiter is wanted by the police because he gives a new face to criminals on the loose. After he operates on Vanet, a circus owner’s daughter, he has the idea of partnering with her father under the assumed name Schüler. When the circus owner is attacked by his dancing bear, Rossiter doesn’t move and lets him die. Then he takes the reins of the circus and hires former criminals to make a « temple of beauty » out of it.

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Barnum!

Title Barnum!
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The film traces Phineas Taylor Barnum’s career from 1835 to 1881 when he joined James A. Bailey to form the famous ‘Greatest Show on Earth’.

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Gladiator

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In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcu Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army’s most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus’ devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but cannot prevent the slaughter of his family. Captured by a slave trader, he becomes a gladiator and prepare his vengeance.

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Two Brothers (Deux frères)

Title Two Brothers (Deux frères)
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Two tigers are separated as cubs and taken into captivity, only to be reunited years later as enemies by an explorer who inadvertently forces them to fight each other.

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