The Knie Dynasty: 100 Years of National Circus

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Circus Knie, SRF, RTS, RSI and RTR staged a 180-minute docu-fiction in two parts. The story of the Swiss National Circus is told over several generations through a fictional part, a documentary part as well as archive footage. The viewer experiences the ups and downs in the history of the Swiss National Circus and obtains insight into the circus life that takes place behind the spectacular performances.

Created by Greg Zglinski

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Cast

Ilja Baumeier

Fredy Knie Junior

Marco Luca Castelli

Rolf Knie Senior

Esther Gemsch

Marie Knie Heim

Ann Mayer

Marie-José Knie-Galland

Anna Schinz

Sophie Knie-Griesser

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