''Circus Angel'' (french: Fifi la plume) is a
1965
Events January–February
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* January 20
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French fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction involving Magic (supernatural), magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy ...
film
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directed and produced by
Albert Lamorisse
Albert Lamorisse (; 13 January 1922 – 2 June 1970) was a French filmmaker, film producer, and writer of award-winning short films which he began making in the late 1940s. He also invented the strategic board game ''Risk'' in 1957.
Life
Lamor ...
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Plot
A burglar joins the circus to escape the police. Yet, he continues his thefts during his off-hours and gets involved in the problems of people around him, while also romancing one of the other circus performers.
Cast
* Philippe Avron as Fifi
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Pierre Collet
Pierre Collet (10 March 1914 – 30 October 1977) was a French film actor. He appeared in more than 100 films and television shows between 1943 and 1977.
Selected filmography
* ''Goodbye Leonard'' (1943) - Le marchand d'habits (uncredite ...
* Raoul Delfosse
* Georges Guéret
* Henri Lambert
* Mireille Nègre as The Girl
Awards
Wins
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1965 Cannes Film Festival
The 18th Cannes Film Festival was held from 3 to 16 May 1965. Olivia de Havilland became the first woman president of the jury.
The Grand Prix du Festival International du Film went to ''The Knack …and How to Get It'' by Richard Lester. The f ...
: Technical Grand Prize.
Nominations
* Cannes Film Festival: Golden Palm; 1965.
References
External links
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1965 films
1960s fantasy films
French black-and-white films
French children's films
Circus films
French fantasy films
1960s French-language films
Films directed by Albert Lamorisse
1960s French films
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