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It's loud, smelly, smoky, underfunded, and it's rare to find someone working there whose parents didn't have the same job. This is the Egyptian State Circus. In summer they move to the popular seaside resort of Gamassa to escape the heat of the city. For the younger generation of performers, it's like a dream come true. Adel, 20, who came to the circus thanks to his acrobatic dancing skills, gets respect in the cafes. Hani, 27, an ex-tour guide, finally gets in the ring after years of following in his father's circus footsteps. The |
Yassin brothers take their unicycles on tour, Khalid, 19, to Saudi Arabia, Ahmad, 25, to Yemen, while the others stay in Gamassa. Meanwhile back in Cairo, Hamada, 23, runs his own lion show, while his father and cousin take their lions on tour. But Hamada dreams of something bigger than provincial cities, and makes his plans to leave Egypt behind. |
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