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Where to watch The Small Tent (1963)

Le Petit Chapiteau

  • Movie
  • English
  • 8m
Director
Joris Ivens
Release
1 Jan 1963

Where to watch in India

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Story

This eight-minute documentary captures a small circus set up high in a city, with the camera trained on the children watching the performance unfold. Through their expressions and reactions, the film explores the simple pleasure of live entertainment and the shared experience of witnessing a spectacle in real time.

Why watch

  • Directed by Joris Ivens, a celebrated documentary filmmaker
  • Features poetic narration by Jacques Prévert
  • A brief, intimate glimpse into mid-20th century street performance

Good for: Those interested in documentary cinema and observational filmmaking will find this short piece engaging; parental guidance on age-appropriateness is recommended as the certificate is unknown.

Cast

Frequently asked questions

Which OTT platform is The Small Tent streaming on?

The Small Tent is currently available in India on DocAlliance Films.

Can I watch The Small Tent for free?

No, you need a subscription to DocAlliance Films to watch The Small Tent.

Is The Small Tent on Netflix?

No, The Small Tent is not on Netflix in India right now. You can watch it on DocAlliance Films.

Is The Small Tent on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Small Tent is not on Amazon Prime Video in India right now. You can watch it on DocAlliance Films.

Is The Small Tent on JioHotstar?

No, The Small Tent is not on JioHotstar in India right now. You can watch it on DocAlliance Films.

Who is in the cast of The Small Tent?

The Small Tent stars Jacques Prévert. Jacques Prévert movies on OTT →

Who directed The Small Tent?

The Small Tent is directed by Joris Ivens. All movies directed by Joris Ivens →

How long is The Small Tent?

The Small Tent runs for 0h 8m (8 minutes).

Can I rent or buy The Small Tent?

Yes, besides the subscription platforms you can rent or buy The Small Tent on DocAlliance Films.

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