Circus Stories: Living with the Lion

Circus Stories: Living with the Lion

2011 | 43 minutes |

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Rated 7+

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Director: Mathey Film - Gabriele Conze (WDR) & Catherine Le Goff (Arte)

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What is the secret of communication between man and animal and especially the close relationship between a wild animal and a dedicated trainer? For the first time ever, we show amazing and amusing experiments. In this film, watch predators of the jungle turn into amusement park stars!

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