Two men play underwater football. Speed is, of course, not an option. Precise passes can be forgotten and tactic is completely eliminated: There isn’t even a goal. So, what’s left? A hilarious study of movement in slow motion. Watch these divers as they tirelessly try to do something that’s basically impossible. And you’ll need to be careful not to run out of breath yourself whilst watching them.
cirqu' doesn't forget football fans: the European Championship, which takes place at the same time as cirqu’, is the reason to show this little non-football film at the small stand of the Forum Schlossplatz.
By the way, one of the two artists, Jörg Müller appeared at the first festival in 2015 – at that time in a transparent tube.
Concept, direction Kitsou Dubois Underwater acrobatics Jörg Müller, Bertrand Lombard Recording, editing Georges Harnack Assistant cameramen Augustin Barbaroux, Florian Berthellot Machinery Benjamin Chaudagne Diving team David Foquin, Gregori Gajero Divers Maurice Pytkiewicz, Franck Michel/OMS Paris 18ème Production La Magnanerie – Julie Comte, Victor Leclère, Anne Herrmann, Martin Galamez