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Cirkus Columbia (2012): Cast & Ratings

Cirkus Columbia (2012) movie poster

Cirkus Columbia is a 2012 drama directed by Danis Tanovic, starring Boris Ler, Mira Furlan and Jelena Stupljanin. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
83%
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Cirkus Columbia (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Danis Tanovic
Genre
Drama
Original language
Bosnian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cirkus Columbia About?

The premise of Cirkus Columbia without spoilers.

Against the backdrop of a collapsing Yugoslavia, a man returns to Bosnia-Herzegovina seeking a fresh start. He arrives with a beautiful woman, a luxurious car, and newfound wealth. However, his prosperity is threatened when a cherished possession disappears, triggering a cascade of unforeseen events. Forced to face painful family secrets and a nation descending into conflict, he must decide whether to attempt reconciliation or abandon everything and start anew.

Cirkus Columbia Themes & Keywords

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  • breakup of yugoslavia
  • croatia
  • bombing
  • civil war
  • hairdressing
  • military
  • bicycle
  • river
  • political power
  • police
  • eviction
  • gas station
+3 more
  • father son relationship
  • ham radio
  • cat
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Cast & crew

Cirkus Columbia Cast

Boris Ler leads the cast, with Mira Furlan and Jelena Stupljanin. Directed by Danis Tanovic; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Danis Tanovic

More films directed by Danis Tanovic, best-rated first: No Man's Land, September 11 and The Postcard Killings.

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Ratings

Cirkus Columbia Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Cirkus Columbia 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

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FAQ

Cirkus Columbia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Cirkus Columbia, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cirkus Columbia?

Cirkus Columbia runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Cirkus Columbia released?

Cirkus Columbia was released on February 17, 2012.

Who directed Cirkus Columbia?

Cirkus Columbia was directed by Danis Tanovic.

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Who is in the cast of Cirkus Columbia?

Cirkus Columbia stars Boris Ler, Mira Furlan and Jelena Stupljanin, among 5 credited actors.

How is Cirkus Columbia rated?

Cirkus Columbia has 7.2/10 on IMDb and 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Does Cirkus Columbia have a post-credit scene?

No. Cirkus Columbia has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Cirkus Columbia in?

The original language of Cirkus Columbia is Bosnian.

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