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Release Date:
May 7, 2008
Original Title:
Moscow Cat Theater
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Land of Fantasy & Infinite Scenarios
Production Countries:
Russia | United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 3
You'll be hard-pressed to find a more unusual circus, or father-daughter performing duo. The Moscow Cat Theater is just that: a traveling show of cats that perform amazing tricks for the owners who love and train them. Everybody in Russia may be used to seeing cats perform tricks, as the theater's manager explains in this funny, charming film, but felines walking tightropes, crossing the stage on giant balls and walking upside down is not a common sight in most countries. As a balalaika and accordion circus score plays in the background, Creative Director Vladimir and his daughter Maria combine their love of cats and stage to create a captivating act and illustrate the tricks of the trade - giving new meaning to the expression 'herding cats'.
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