Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man

Theatrical Release Date: 2000 05 05 (USA)

UPC: 043396070691

Studio: Columbia TriStar

MPAA Rating: G   Contains:null

Summary: The artists of the internationally acclaimed performing arts troupe Cirque du Soleil appear in this dramatic fantasy, shot in the high-definition IMAX format, which celebrates the human spirit as it follows the life of one man from childhood to old age. The Taiko Drummers perform in a sequence that represents the dawn of mankind, and a synchronized swimming team performs a water ballet that symbolizes the beginning of life. The Flounes (Josette Dechene and Paul Vachon), a pair of stylized clowns, guide the boy (Nicky Dewhurst) as he encounters the Bungees, aerial acrobats who leap from the trees in a forest. The youth (Chris VanWagenen) learns the importance of bravery and strength as he sees the Cuba Man (Mikhail Matorin) juggle with a giant metal sculpture. The performers of the Statue Act (Yves Decoste and Marie-Laure Mesnage) teach the young man (Kenny Raskin) the delicate balance of the relationship between men and women. The importance of joy and adventure are reinforced as the man witnesses the striking acrobatic performance of the Banquine. And as the journey draws to a close, the mature man (Brian Dewhurst) arrives at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, ready to pass his wisdom along to a new generation. Cirque du Soleil: The Journey of Man was shot on location around the world using 3-D technology , giving the artists the opportunity to perform in spectacular natural settings and striking man-made backdrops. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Category: Dance [nf]

Features: Digitally mastered audio & anamorphic video
Presented in a full-screen version
Scene selection
Trailers
Interactive menus
Feature audio: 2-channel Dolby Surround and Dolby Digital 5.0

Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man

Format: Digital Video Disc (DVD)

Release Date: 10/09/2001

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Pre-1954 Standard

Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1

Runtime: 39 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Subtitles: English

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Side #1 --
0. Scene Selections
1. Start [1:04]
2. Taiko Drummers [1:36]
3. Synchronized Swimmers [4:15]
4. The Flounces [2:57]
5. The Bungees [4:39]
6. The Cube Man [5:31]
7. Statue Act [6:29]
8. The Stiltman [:44]
9. The Banquine [5:45]
10. Journey's End [1:25]
11. Dreams, Faith & Love [1:19]
12. End Credits [2:49]

Cast and Crew: Ian McKellen  Actor 
Mitchell Cannold  Executive Producer 
Andre Picard  Producer 
Benoit Jutras  Composer (Music Score) 
Keith Melton  Director 
Peter Wagg  Producer 
Peter Wagg  Screenwriter 
Steve Roberts  Screenwriter 
Cirque du Soleil  Actor 
Brian Dewhurst  Actor 
Nicky Dewhurst  Actor 
Anait Karagyezyan  Actor 
Mikhail Matorin  Actor 
Chris Van Wagenen  Actor 
Kenny Raskin  Actor 
Cully Smoller  Actor 
Yves Decoste  Actor 
Marie-Laure Mesnage  Actor 
Josette Dechene  Actor 
Paul Vachon  Actor 

Country: USA