Plauto, Distorted Memory of an Eventual Fool

Plauto, Distorted Memory of an Eventual Fool

2004 · 80 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Thriller

Plauto, the clown, tells us the story of the Circo de las Alegrías. Doña Alegría, owner of the Circus is determined that her son Palevhi, maintain the classic line of the show, which begs for a complete renovation. During the last years, the Circus has been dragging like a dying man until the threat of bankruptcy and unemployment has led his workers to anguish. One night in September, Palevhi decides to inform the big family of the circus the final closure. Tears of frustration give way to the search for solutions.

Directed by David Gordon · Written by Coto Matamoros

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José Carabias Plauto
Jaime Ordóñez Reza Palhevi
Alberto Murroni El Infalible
Javier Cifrián Mago Arnaldo
Amparo Climent Baronesa
El Dioni Furgones
Carmen Bernardos Doña Alegría
Leonardo Dantés Platón
Octavi Pujades Joe Jabato
Nuria Bermúdez María la fácil
Loli Álvarez Dolores
Coto Matamoros Asesino a sueldo

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