Shot over the course of one year, 'Dare to Dream, Zip Zap Circus' delves into one of the most extraordinary social circuses of the world.
Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Zip Zap circus school welcomes youth, often from the most impoverished areas of Cape Town, and encourages them to dare to dream. And dare they do! With much perseverance, passion and hard work, these young artists end up performing in front of more than 50 000 spectators, for a once-in-a-lifetime event with the Roger Federer Foundation.
Balancing between ongoing struggles and the magic of performing arts Dare to Dream, Zip Zap Circus takes us on an original and powerful journey, at the heart of one of the world’s most captivating social circuses.
Zip Zap needs your help to keep inspiring kids for life. Find out more on their website.
Suitable for family viewing.
This film is sponsored thanks to the generosity of The Springstead Allidina Wealth Team.
- Year2021
- Runtime90 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountrySouth Africa
- DirectorKate Thompson-Gorry
- ProducerJean-François Bordier
- CinematographerClément Alline, Falk Eggert
- EditorPauline Chabauty
- Sound DesignRonnie Basaijja
Shot over the course of one year, 'Dare to Dream, Zip Zap Circus' delves into one of the most extraordinary social circuses of the world.
Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Zip Zap circus school welcomes youth, often from the most impoverished areas of Cape Town, and encourages them to dare to dream. And dare they do! With much perseverance, passion and hard work, these young artists end up performing in front of more than 50 000 spectators, for a once-in-a-lifetime event with the Roger Federer Foundation.
Balancing between ongoing struggles and the magic of performing arts Dare to Dream, Zip Zap Circus takes us on an original and powerful journey, at the heart of one of the world’s most captivating social circuses.
Zip Zap needs your help to keep inspiring kids for life. Find out more on their website.
Suitable for family viewing.
This film is sponsored thanks to the generosity of The Springstead Allidina Wealth Team.
- Year2021
- Runtime90 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountrySouth Africa
- DirectorKate Thompson-Gorry
- ProducerJean-François Bordier
- CinematographerClément Alline, Falk Eggert
- EditorPauline Chabauty
- Sound DesignRonnie Basaijja