Invisible Circus (2001)
Release Year: 2001
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Adam Brooks
Writer: Adam Brooks, Jennifer Egan
Production & Genre
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Companies: Fine Line Features, Industry Entertainment Partners, Nicolas Entertainment
Genre: Drama
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Keywords
Keywords: europe, father, paris, france, sister, suicide
Story
The story begins with Phoebe, an 18-year-old girl living in San Francisco in 1975. She learns of her older sister Faith's suicide in Portugal and decides to retrace Faith's steps through Europe. Phoebe hopes to understand why Faith took her own life. Upon arriving in Paris, she meets Wolf, Faith's former boyfriend. Wolf tells Phoebe stories about Faith's radical activities, including joining the Red Army in Berlin. Throughout her journey, Phoebe experiences visions of her sister. As she continues towards Portugal, she risks descending into madness and potentially following Faith's fate.
Summary
Invisible Circus is a 2001 drama film directed by Adam Brooks. The movie centers around Phoebe, an 18-year-old girl trying to come to terms with her older sister Faith's suicide in Portugal. The narrative explores Phoebe's journey through Europe as she retraces Faith's footsteps and uncovers the truths behind her sister's tragic end. The film delves into themes of grief, loss, mental health, and self-discovery. It is set amidst the backdrop of political unrest in Europe during the 1970s.
