Marcelino, the Best Clown in the World
Marcelino, el Mejor Payaso del Mundo
Spain / 2021 / 82 min. / Documentary / Texas Premiere
Marcelino Orbés, born in Jaca, Spain, was the best clown in the world from 1900 to 1914, triumphing in London and New York. He was the best and most acclaimed in the largest entertainment industry of the time. He was a clown, acrobat and a comedian admired by Charles Chaplin. Buster Keaton said he was the best in the world.
About The Director
Germán Roda (1975), graduated in Communication Sciences and Advance Technician Higher in Audiovisual Performances. He has directed, written and edited the documentary films «600 years restles years!, «The years of smoke», «Goya XXI Century», «Decronstructing Death» or «Spy Game», having participated in SEMINCI, FICX, Setubal, etc Among other works, he has directed the multi-award «My dad is a film director» and the fiction feature «El Encamado» (2012).
