| Actors: Andrew Atherton, Kevin Atherton, Ashley Beaver, Adrian Berinde, Christopher Dyson Directors: Bachir Bensaddek, Ezra Soiferman, Lewis Cohen Creators: Lewis Cohen, Amy Introcaso, Arnie Gelbart, Christian Barcellos, Marie Côté, Cleo Paskal Genres: Indie & Art House, Comedy, Kids & Family, Music Video & Concerts, Special Interests, Television, Educational, Musicals & Performing Arts, Documentary Sub-Genres: Indie & Art House, Comedy, Family Films, Music Video & Concerts, Dance, Television, Educational, Ballet & Dance, Musicals, Documentary Studio: Sony Pictures Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen - Subtitled DVD Release Date: 11/02/2004 Release Year: 2004 Run Time: 4hr 46min Screens: Color,Widescreen Number of Discs: 3 SwapaDVD Credits: 3 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Edition: Box set MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages: English Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese |
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  | Cirque du Soleil - Fire Within TV Series Actors: Andrew Atherton, Kevin Atherton, Ashley Beaver, Adrian Berinde, Christopher Dyson Directors: Bachir Bensaddek, Ezra Soiferman, Lewis Cohen Genres: Indie & Art House, Comedy, Kids & Family, Music Video & Concerts, Special Interests, Television, Educational, Musicals & Performing Arts, Documentary NR 2004 4hr 46min The 2003 winner of the Emmy® for Outstanding Nonfiction Program (Alternative), this 13-episode television series offers an intimate look into the dreams, trials and aspirations of a core group of performers involved i... more » |
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Movie ReviewsAmazing, though not thorough Jeremy Mossman | Lakeshore, Ontario Canada | 07/07/2005 (4 out of 5 stars) "As a huge Cirque Du Soleil fan, I was thrilled to see the Bravo documentary series on DVD since I had missed it when it aired. I watched the entire series in a matter of two days--I was hooked immediately as it is such a long and cut-throat, yet fascinating process. My negative criticism is that I feel like the show could have been developed so much more. We only meet a fraction of the people involved in Varekai; I would love to have spent some time getting to know the clowns (in my opinion, the magician and his assistant are one of the best parts of Varekai and I was hoping to see them in this series), gotten to watch the younger ones and how they were handled through the process. They also neglected to finish some story lines. I don't want to ruin a plot line for you so I'll be vague (though it still might give it away), but no problem finding another singer after all of the frustration in the first half of the series?Eventhough I feel like so much stuff was left out that could have been amazing to watch, I still think this one-of-a-kind glimpse into the process is phenominal, and I do recommend the purchase for anyone interested in Cirque and their behind-the-scenes struggles and processes." The Show Behind the Show Mobster 94 | Pleasant Grove, Utah | 11/28/2004 (4 out of 5 stars) "Fire Within gives an intimate and revealing look at the making of a Cirque du Soleil show. From the chaotic and fragile beginnings (auditions), through creation-and recreation-to triumphant debut and tour, Fire Within chronicles the birth of Varekai. This 13-episode miniseries is full of human drama: the blossoming of stars and the flame-out of would-be stars. Fire Within shows that what ends up as a dazzling display of creative and acrobatic genius has its share of less than sparkling moments-even dark times in which the future of both the show and some of its performers teeter on the brink of disaster. The DVD also includes extras (no surprise), including a reunion of the main players in Fire Within and a preview of a new DVD, Solstrom. This series won a 2003 Emmy for Outstanding Nonfiction Program. But I rated it only 4 stars because I felt that ultimately, the drama was a bit lacking. Still, a great look back stage. I gained an even greater appreciation for what I see on stage." Great series! Michelle S. | 01/16/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "This documentary series is definitely something all Cirque fans HAVE to see, especially those who like Varekai. Mobster describes the miniseries well. With a look behind how Varekai was made, from the auditions before they even had a name for the show, until the magical premiere, It'll be a big Cirque fan pleaser. This was the first time I'd seen it (I didn't catch it on TV), and I loved it. With all the ups, downs, and real life drama (and trust me, this isn't the stereotypical "reality TV show". This really is "real life."), I really got into it. It brought out many emotions from excitement to sadness, laughter to being on the brink of tears. It was just a wonderful show. It really gives you a larger respect for what the performers are doing on stage. It lets you see a "human side to Cirque" as one of the Atherton twins said. And, along with the show, you also get an extra episode--The Reunion. A reunion of all the original performers. I loved every bit of these DVD's. I definitely recommend it if you're a fan of Cirque. :)" Great behind the scenes view of a spectacular show! Melanie Williams | Ohio | 03/09/2006 (5 out of 5 stars) "I loved Fire Within when it was on TV. I am a huge fan of Cirque and loved that we were able to look into what goes into making a show. I am usually more interested in back story after I've seen the show, but this was such a great introduction to Varekai that I knew that show was going to be terrific. While some people complain that there is a lack of character development for a large part of the cast, I feel that these people weren't trying to play characters, they were themselves through and through and to much admiration of the creators they didn't force anything that wasn't going to naturally happen. The reunion and updates of what the cast is doing now is quite surprising and a very good addition to the show."
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