Summary: VAREKAI: The mindbending French Canadian acrobatic theatre troupe stars in this highly imaginative, allegorical tale about a young man who falls from the sky into a kaleidoscopic world populated by fantastic creatures at the base of a volcano. The production is a dramatic interpretation told through the use of spectacular acrobatics, performed by over 50 artists from 13 countries, focusing on in areas such as the aerial straps, juggling, Russian swings, triple trapeze, hand-balancing on canes, and many other acts. Varekaimeans whereverin the language of the gypsies, and the show itself pays homage to the wanderer, and the passion and beauty of the circus tradition. FIRE WITHIN: This 13-episode Emmy Award-winning mini series follows the performers of the Cirque du Soleil, which has been captivating audiences for years. On location in the Cirque's home base of Montreal, the newly-assembled Varekai performers must now work harder than they ever have before to get ready for opening night in eight months time. It's a challenge that few are equal to, and the greatest acrobats, trapeze artists, and athletes must train to perfection to create the spectacular extravaganza that is the Cirque du Soleil. The extremity of the experience in all its manifestations has been captured in this behind-the-scenes documentary. Extraordinarily revelatory, each member of the group faces great physical and emotional obstacles on the path toward producing the greatest work of their lives.

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Region:	Region 2
Release Date:	January 31, 2005
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	C D R P 2213
Keywords:	Music, Fire, Within, Films, Four, Shows, Performance, Plays, Performing, Discs, Soleil, Cirque, Arts, Du, Varekai
Genre:	Music/Performing Arts