THE CARNIVAL

FEATURE DOCUMENTARY

Go on an epic road trip with the Bells, a six-generation carnival family, as they haul their convoy of trucks, rides and workers from Batemans Bay to Darwin and back.

The Bells and their workers have a mission: to keep their carnival alive and thriving, and to keep it in the family. This sixth-generation travelling show family have been touring Australia for a hundred years, and now, facing some of the toughest times they’ve ever seen, are preparing to hand over the reins to the next generation, with the empire expected to be handed down to the next boy in line!
Filmed over 7 years, this epic road-trip unveils not only the mystery of the travelling show-people, but also reveals a family grappling with traditional life in a modern world.

Written and directed by Isabel Darling

Producers - Tom Zubrycki & Isabel Darling

Premiere - Sydney Film Festival

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