Dynastie Knie

The film about the Swiss National Circus Knie tells the story of the Knie family over the last 100 years from 1919 to 2020. Behind the dazzling circus façade, moving and dramatic stories of individual family members are revealed. For several generations, the Knies have been celebrating success with their circus program, overcoming internal family conflicts, defying the struggle for survival and financial problems during war time. “Dynastie Knie - 100 Years of the National Circus” tells the story of passion, community, conflict and discipline and shows the hard life of everyday circus life.