SAFF Canada 2021

Dare to Dream (Welcome Ceremony, plus Interview with the circus founders)

Expired November 15, 2021 5:00 AM
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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.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    90 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    South Africa
  • Director
    Kate Thompson-Gorry
  • Producer
    Jean-François Bordier
  • Cinematographer
    Clément Alline, Falk Eggert
  • Editor
    Pauline Chabauty
  • Sound Design
    Ronnie Basaijja