Product Details

• Actors: Francesca Gagnon, Eve Montpetit, Ebon Grayman, Kristina Ivanova, Cindy Whiteman
• Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Chinese
• Region: Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
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• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: October 7, 2003
• Run Time: 93 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00008EY7H
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,872 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #84 in Movies & TV > DVD > Performing Arts
• For more information about "Cirque du Soleil: Alegria- Live in Sydney" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL:ALEGRIA - DVD Movie

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63 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite Cirque du Soleil shows......, January 13, 2004

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Brian Kerecz (PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cirque du Soleil: Alegria- Live in Sydney (DVD)

Alegria(Live in Sydney) is my favorite CdS DVD behind Quidam, which is slightly superior in my opinion because of the incredible acts performed. But it should be noted that Francesca Gagnon steals the show with her mesmerizing voice. The acts in Alegria of course are superb(this is CdS we are talking about after all!), but the music and the singing elevate the entire show to something almost magical. The music is intertwined with the acts for utterly amazing choreography, even moreso than the other shows.

As far as DVD content is concerned, there is much here for any Cirque fan. There are two featurettes: "A Look Behind-the-Scenes" and "A Different Perspective." Also included are short interviews of the artists themselves. The show itself is well worth the price of the DVD, but these add-ons are a very nice bonus.

It is surprising how much feeling comes through on DVD....the filming was about as well done as could have ever been expected! Any CdS fan will not tire of watching the acts of Alegria or of hearing the beautiful voice of Francesca Gagnon. If Angels sing, surely they sound like Ms. Gagnon.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Cirque classic, June 3, 2005

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Grande Inquisitor (Mexico City, MX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cirque du Soleil: Alegria- Live in Sydney (DVD)

Incredible acrobatics, wonderful music, dazzling artistry...this description doesn't even come close to describing what you'll experience watching Alegría, one of Cirque's oldest (and best) shows. Very revamped from its first years, the show's fresher than ever, and this recording shows it.
Spanish for "happiness", Alegría's quite a moody show; don't let that turn you off though, it's not a depressing show, but rather one that can spark your innermost feelings. You'll know what I mean when you see one particular act: the clown's "Snowstorm" act. Cirque's creativity is really displayed here, since it's not your traditional "goofy" clown; this clown can draw tears from your eyes, it's the most expressive clown act I've seen, and it's woth a look by anyone. Every other act is equally wonderful, including a syncro trapeze, fire-knife dance and Russian bars. The music is a delightful mix of mellow and joyful tunes sung in Spanish, Italian, French, English, and "Cirque-ish", all beautifully performed by Francesca Gagnon and Eve Montpetit. The DVD's extras include the very interesting "Meet the Artists" feature, a making of featurette, an Australian-produced documentary recorded during the show's stay there, and a multi-angle feature for 2 of the acts.
The show's slightly sad feel may not appeal to the very young in the family, but it will be tons of fun for everyone else; buy it now if you don't have it (or if your budget doesn't allow you to watch it live).

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Entertainment One DVD Can Hold!, August 1, 2006

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Omega Murphy "Mega" (Upland, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cirque du Soleil: Alegria- Live in Sydney (DVD)

This is the most entertaining DVD I have ever watched. It is chock full of wonderful, breathtaking talent, giving non-stop delight. It moves from one spectacular, perfect performance to another--lots of variety. The music is superb, the characters are delightful. It's my first exposure to Cirque du Soleil. I loved all the acts, but my favorite was Elena Lev with the hoops. She is beautiful, graceful, very flexible, and she gives a flawless performance. I never tire of replaying her. I can't wait to get more CdS DVDs! I highly recommend this one.