Franco Dragone

Cirque du Soleil Alegria: The Truth of Illusion

Rénald Bellemare

Ludovic Linz, Franco Dragone

Cirque du Soleil: Alegria

Franco Dragone, Nick Morris

Ebon Grayman, Francesca Gagnon

A far cry from the dialogue-free circus performances Cirque du Soleil is known for, Alegria chronicles the fate of a small boy who has been forced into slavery. Eventually, he learns that in order to free himself and the other children, he must defeat a fire-breathing or an equally tough but decidedly more philosophical inner dragon.

Cirque du Soleil: O

Franco Dragone, Benoît Giguère

Benoît Giguère

Consisting of a stage with over 5,000 cubic feet of water from the Bellagio Lake, "O" shifts the boundaries of the interplay of acrobatics, music, theater and dance, with such diverse disciplines as water jumping, gymnastics, synchronized swimming, trapeze, acrobatics, dramatic play, music and dance - an unforgettable rendezvous for all spectators.

Cirque Du Soleil: La Nouba

Franco Dragone, David Mallet

Danica Sheridan, Rob Alton

In the magical world of La Nouba, dreams become reality and talent turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. La Nouba is, literally, a waking dream come true – clowns, ballerinas, trapeze artists, an incredible BMX bicycle act – and much more.

Cirque Du Soleil: Inside La Nouba

Eamon Harrington

Franco Dragone, Gilles Ste-Croix

Once upon a time, a door opened and two worlds collided. Dreams clashed with reality. The mundane mixed with the marvelous. It was no longer possible to tell where one world began and the other ended. This new place was called La Nouba. This special presentation features highlights of the show and live interviews with the creators of La Nouba that takes you from conception to perception.

Cirque du Soleil: Saltimbanco

Franco Dragone, Jacques Payette

René Bazinet, Anton Chelnokov

From the Italian 'saltare in banco' – which literally means 'to jump on a bench' – Saltimbanco explores the urban experience in all its myriad forms. Between whirlwind and lull, prowess and poetry, it takes spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart and soul of the modern city.

Celine in Las Vegas... Opening Night Live!

Ron de Moraes

Céline Dion, Justin Timberlake

A behind-the-scenes look at Céline Dion's opening night in Las Vegas.

Cirque du Soleil: Nouvelle Expérience

Franco Dragone, Jacques Payette

Brian Dewhurst , Nicky Dewhurst

The brilliant artistry of Cirque du Soleil has transformed the circus into an exciting, novel performance experience. Nouvelle Expérience celebrates the magic of their innovative techniques and the genius of one of the most visionary groups of artists in the world. Included in the show that toured for 19 months in 1990-1991, performing to over 1.3 million people: Contortion, Korean Plank, Solo Trapeze, Tightrope, Aerial Straps, Acrobatics, Trapeze, Juggling, Clown, Russian Bar, Trampoline and Balancing on Chairs.

Alegría, the film

Franco Dragone

Frank Langella, René Bazinet

Frac, a mime who is suffering from a severe bout of depression, happens to meet a troupe of circus entertainers and immediately falls in love with one of the stars, Giulietta. But while his affection for Giulietta and admiration for the performers gives him a new lease on life, Giulietta's father, the leader of the troupe, opposes the relationship and is determined to keep them apart. Meanwhile, Frac and Giulietta discover a gang of children who are held prisoner by a criminal leader who forces them to do his bidding, and they devise a plan to win the kids their freedom. .

Cirque du Soleil - Baroque Odyssey

Jean-Philippe Duval

Guy Laliberté, Franco Dragone

A unique and inspiring look into the heart of the Cirque du Soleil universe. This 10-year anniversary retrospective made in 1994 highlights the essence of Cirque du Soleil - the amazing energy and spirit that gave birth to the phenomenon and the breathtaking artistry that has captivated and delighted audiences around the world.

Cirque du Soleil: Full Circle

Joël Bertomeu

Franco Dragone, Debra Brown

Come in under the Big Top for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Cirque du Soleil's ninth creation, which critics have described as "the most dramatic, the most esthetic and perhaps the most melancholy show in the history of this marvelous circus" (La Presse, Montreal). Full Circle shows you the making of Quidam, from its very beginnings to its triumphant finish.