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Cirque du Soleil: Dralion

  • Video
  • 2001
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 29m
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Cirque du Soleil: Dralion (2001)
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Fusing the 3000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and it's never end... Read allFusing the 3000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and it's never ending quest for harmony between man and nature.Fusing the 3000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and it's never ending quest for harmony between man and nature.

  • Directors
    • Guy Caron
    • David Mallet
  • Stars
    • Zhao Jian
    • Henriette Gbou
    • Juliana Neves
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    533
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Guy Caron
      • David Mallet
    • Stars
      • Zhao Jian
      • Henriette Gbou
      • Juliana Neves
    • 8User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins total

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    Zhao Jian
    • L'enfant-roi…
    Henriette Gbou
    • Gaya, Goddess of Earth
    Juliana Neves
    • Azala, Goddess of Air
    Sheetal Gandhi
    • Océane, Goddess of Water
    Luis Pelegrini
    • Yao, God of Fire…
    Erik Karol
    • Âme Force - singer
    Agnès Sohier
    Agnès Sohier
    • Âme-Force
    Chen Shi
    • Mini Gaya…
    Lei Na
    • Mini Azala…
    Peng Rui
    • Mini Océane
    Zhaopeng Wang
    • Mini Yao…
    Luan Leilei
    • Single Handbalancing Performer…
    Hao Desheng
    • Bamboo Poles…
    Jiang Wei
    • Bamboo Poles…
    Ruan Zirong
    • Bamboo Poles…
    Shuai Xi
    • Bamboo Poles…
    Wang Bing Hua
    • Bamboo Poles…
    Wang Yong
    • Bamboo Poles…
    • Directors
      • Guy Caron
      • David Mallet
    • All cast & crew
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    9raymond-15

    Unforgettable entertainment

    This is one evening I can truthfully say was not wasted. A fantastic show not to be missed on any account. Colour,costumes, music, dance, acrobatics brought together with panache and professionalism. I liked very much the aerial displays which gave the show a new dimension and added a touch of magic to the presentation. Chinese acrobats have to be seen to be believed. Standing on shoulders five high and flying backwards through the air, the Chinese seem to defy gravity as they are catapulted up and back. How do their feet find their mark on the next pair of shoulders? Maybe it was me but I did not find the clowning of the comedians particularly funny despite the fact the audience seemed to enjoy every idiotic moment. The dralions on the other hand had a superb cheekiness in their faces and with their frolicking about the arena gave the show a great lift. Having said all that,I gave top marks to the juggler who seemed to have absolute control over each and every ball, flicking them with his head and neck or jetting them through the air with a quick movement of his foot. A superb performance beautifully choreographed making full use of the juggler's lithe strong body. And what a splendid exit....a flurry of silk...a puff of smoke and he was gone!
    8Araka16

    Fantastic! It left me without words.

    This whole show is excellent. I bought this movie when I was visiting Las Vegas in October, and I have not grown tired of watching it since.

    From the moment the child comes out with the hourglass to the last moment of the finale with everyone on-stage, I was completely entranced.

    Each act can only be called stellar, and one of the only reasons it didn't rate higher was because of the camera men. There were many moments that it focused on one part of the stage when I would've liked to also see the action going on at the other side of the stage. A good example of this would be the pre-finale dance involving the four main dancers of the show. I have no idea what some of them were doing 80% of the time because the cameras keep flying to the drums, or to Agnes, or to "Azala", who was amazing, mind you. I'm just slightly disappointed that we didn't get to really see what % a" and "Oceane" were doing.

    I found the comedic acts of the show to be delightfully hilarious. My particular favorite has to be the last act involving all four clowns, I personally think that one is hysterical.

    Highly recommended.
    10martymaster

    Timeless and wonderful.

    I never get tired of this show neither do the rest of the people who has seen it,acording to reviews. Everything in this show has a purpose and it is so incredible well mixed together,the music,atmosphere,acrobatic and lighting. Cirque du soleil has made two shows that really stands out and that is Quidam and Dralion.The shows has won plenty of awards and hearts all over the world.They have managed to creat something that you have never seen before. Some of the best acts in Dralion are the "single hand balancing","The juggler" and the "air acrobatic". Go buy this on dvd or see it live,I guarantee that you won't be disapointed.
    softballchick87

    Impressive

    It was an impressive show. I didn't tire of watching it. However, I only saw approximately 2/3 of it. I was sick when I saw it live and I fell asleep because while it was frigid and January, they made that tent awfully warm. The acrobatics were amazing. I would see it again in a second.
    10Sup_Kitty

    A jewel!

    Dralion is an amazing and enthralling piece of work. It is a magical journey into the colorful world of Cirque du Soleil. The acts are breathtaking and the costumes are fantastic. The music of Dralion is also a brilliant work in and of itself, it sets the tone for this enchanting world they have created, in which you are brought face to face with the eccentric and delicate characters of this story. I have found this performance to be a moving and awe inspiring masterpiece.

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      Featured in The 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2001)
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      Performed by Erik Karol

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    • Release date
      • August 4, 2001 (Hungary)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Cirque du Soleil
    • Also known as
      • El circo de Soleil: Dralion
    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cirque du Soleil Images
      • Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
      • Serpent Films Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
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