The Last Circus (2010)

This film is directed by Spanish film director Alex de la Iglesia. It stars Carlos Areces as Javier, a clown looking for a job with a circus. Javier's father was a "Happy Clown" that was imprisoned during the Spanish Civil War. Javier wants to follow in his father's footsteps, except he is a "Sad Clown" since his life has seen so much suffering. 

Javier finally gets employment with a traveling group that includes the beautiful acrobat Natalia (Carolina Bang). Javier instantly falls madly in love with her. The only problem is that she is the girlfriend of the Happy Clown Sergio (Antonio de la Torre), a violent egotist who believes that he runs the show. When things finally come to a head Javier basically loses his mind, intent on destroying Sergio and saving Natalia from his clutches.

Alternate Titles: Balada Triste De Trompeta

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