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''Circus in the Circus'' (; ) is a Czechoslovak-Soviet
comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...
directed by
Oldřich Lipský Oldřich Lipský (4 July 1924 – 19 October 1986) was a Czech film director and screenwriter. He focused exclusively on filming comedies and his work includes more than twenty films. Among his films with international success are '' Lemonade Joe' ...
and released in 1976. The story takes place in the Big State Circus in Moscow where two international groups arrive simultaneously: a jury searching for outstanding numbers for the World Circus festival and a delegation of
animal language Animal languages are forms of animal communication, communication between animals that show similarities to human language. Animals communicate through a variety of signs, such as sounds and movements. Sign language, Signing among animals may be c ...
scientists. The film was selected as the Czechoslovak entry for the
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at the
48th Academy Awards The 48th Academy Awards were presented Monday, March 29, 1976, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. The ceremonies were presided over by Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw (actor), Robert Shaw, George Segal, Goldie Hawn, and Ge ...
, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences All circus acts were performed by
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and
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circus troupes.


Plot

The story takes place in Moscow, where an international circus jury has arrived to select acts from the Moscow Circus on Lenin Hills for an upcoming international circus festival. The jury is impressed by the exceptional performances, finding it difficult to choose the best act for the competition. At the same time, a delegation of animal linguists (experts in animal languages) comes to Moscow for a scientific conference at
Moscow State University Moscow State University (MSU), officially M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University,. is a public university, public research university in Moscow, Russia. The university includes 15 research institutes, 43 faculties, more than 300 departments, a ...
. During the conference, Professor Ruzicka from Prague argues with his English colleague, Mrs. Whistler, about whether an elephant can be taught to sing. To prove his point, the two scientists visit the nearby circus to conduct an experiment—teaching an elephant to sing. Meanwhile, Grisha, who is in love with Tanya, the circus director’s daughter, becomes jealous when he sees her interested in Alyosha, a young food vendor who accidentally spilled juice on Grisha’s jacket. Seeking revenge, Grisha goes to the circus director, Ivanov, demanding Alyosha be fired. However, Ivanov refuses, as he is focused on the upcoming showcase performance for the international jury. Determined to get back at Alyosha, Grisha tries to sabotage the performance by putting sleeping pills in the refreshments, gluing plates together, and causing friction between Alyosha and the director. Despite his efforts, love ultimately prevails, and the show goes on successfully—with the elephant singing.


Cast

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Jiří Sovák Jiří Sovák (''né'' Schmitzer; 27 December 1920 – 6 September 2000) was a Czech actor, best known for his comedy roles. Early life Jiří Sovák was born Jiří Schmitzer to the family of an innkeeper in Prague.Jiří Sovák, Slávka Kopec ...
as Prof. Ruzicka *
Iva Janžurová Iva Janžurová (born 19 May 1941) is a Czech actress. She attended school in České Budějovice and in 1963, she graduated from the Faculty of Theatre at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. In 1964, she became the main member of Vinoh ...
as Doc. Whistlerová *
Yevgeny Leonov Yevgeny Pavlovich Leonov (; 2 September 1926 – 29 January 1994) was a Soviet and Russian actor who played main parts in several of the most famous Soviet films, such as '' Gentlemen of Fortune'', '' Mimino'' and '' Striped Trip''. Called "one ...
as Reditel cirkusu *
Natalya Varley Natalya Varley (, born 22 June 1947) is a Soviet Union, Soviet and Russian film and theater actress, who became famous in 1966 for her part in the comedy ''Kidnapping, Caucasian Style''. In 1989 she was designated as a Merited Artist of the Russi ...
as Tána *
Alexander Lenkov Alexander Sergeyevich Lenkov (; 17 May 1943 – 21 April 2014) was a Soviet-Russian film, stage and voice actor. He is probably best known for his voice acting in animated films and dubbing the foreign movies to Russian. He is the Russian voi ...
as Císník Aljosa *
Leonid Kuravlyov Leonid Vyacheslavovich Kuravlyov (; 8 October 1936 – 30 January 2022) was a Soviet and Russian film actor. He became a People's Artist of the RSFSR in 1976. Early life Kuravlyov was born in Moscow into a working-class family. His father Vyac ...
as Grísa *
Savely Kramarov Savely Viktorovich Kramarov (; 13 October 1934 – 6 June 1995) was a Russian–American actor and comedian. He acted in at least 42 Soviet films, and later appeared in several more after his immigration to the United States. Early life Sa ...
as Lopuchov * Aleksei Smirnov as a hypnotist Smirnov *
Yevgeny Morgunov Yevgeny Alexandrovich Morgunov (; April 27, 1927 – June 25, 1999) was a Soviet and Russian actor, film director, and script writer, Merited Artist of Russian SFSR (1978). Early life He started out as a worker in a Moscow factory, but - "a l ...
as Kolia *
Yuri Volyntsev Yuri Vitalyevich Volyntsev (; 28 April 1932 – 9 August 1999) was a Soviet and Russian stage and film actor. People's Artist of the RSFSR (1984).Русский драматический театр: Энциклопедия / Под общ. ре ...
as Aleksandr Borisovich *
Josef Hlinomaz Josef Hlinomaz (9 October 1914 – 8 August 1978) was a Czech film actor, journalist and painter. He appeared in more than 150 films and television shows between 1948 and 1978. Selected filmography * '' Old Ironside'' (1948) * ''Komedianti'' ...
as Nikolai, an elephant trainer *
Jaroslava Schallerová Jaroslava Schallerová (; born 25 April 1956), sometimes credited as Jarka Shallerová, is a Czech former actress who emerged during the 1970s. Her acting debut was at the age of 13 in the Czech New Wave film '' Valerie and Her Week of Wonders'' ...
as a zoo-philologist's secretary *
František Filipovský František Filipovský (23 September 1907 – 26 October 1993) was a Czechoslovak stage, television, and film actor. Life and career Early life and theatre Filipovský was born on 23 September 1907 in the Czech town of Přelouč, then part of ...
as a Sandy Express reporter *
Zdeněk Dítě Zdeněk Dítě (19 November 1920 – 11 December 2001) was a Czechoslovak film actor. He appeared in more than 70 films and television shows between 1945 and 1991. Selected filmography * '' The Wedding Ring'' (1945) - Robert, mladý kníze ...
as an Italian jury member *
Lubomír Lipský Lubomír Lipský (19 April 1923 – 2 October 2015) was a Czech actor. He was known primarily for his comedic roles and also established himself as a voice actor. He was an active actor until the end of his life, playing over 300 film and stage r ...
as a Czech jury member *
Oldřich Velen Oldřich Velen, birth name Oldřich Volek (15 September 1921 in Brno-Tuřany – 4 May 2013) was a Czech actor. He is known from the successful television series '' Slovácko sa nesúdí'', after the books by Zdeněk Galuška where he played a ...
as a Norwegian jury member *
Karel Effa Karel Effa (born Karel Effenberger; 23 May 1922 – 11 June 1993) was a Czechoslovak character actor who appeared in some 65 films. Selected filmography * ''Uloupená hranice'' (1947) - Závodcí * ''The Last of the Mohicans'' (1947) * ''Pa ...
as a vet


See also

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List of submissions to the 48th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film This is a list of submissions to the 48th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. The Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film was created in 1956 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to honour non-English-speaking films ...
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List of Czechoslovak submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, but ...


References


External links

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Cirkus v cirkuse
at «Filmová databáze online»
Соло для слона с оркестром
at «Кино-театр.ru» {{DEFAULTSORT:Circus In The Circus 1976 films 1976 comedy films 1970s children's comedy films 1976 multilingual films 1970s Soviet films 1970s Russian-language films 1970s Czech-language films Czech comedy films Soviet children's comedy films Films directed by Oldřich Lipský Soviet multilingual films Czechoslovak multilingual films Czechoslovakia–Soviet Union relations Czechoslovak comedy films Mosfilm films