framethrowerTry it free

The Clowns (1970)

Directed by Federico Fellini · Cinematography by Dario Di Palma

G92 min63 frames

TV MovieComedy

Fellini exposes his great attraction for the clowns and the world of the circus first recalling a childhood experience when the circus arrives nearby his home. Then he joins his crew and travel from Italy to Paris chasing the last greatest European clowns still live in these countries. He also meets Anita Ekberg trying to buy a panther in a circus.

Stills from The Clowns

16 of 63 frames — the full set is searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, color and mood with a free account.

The Clowns (1970) movie still: wide — A concrete seawall separates a paved area from the horizon of a calm sea. A man sits in a black wheelchair on…The Clowns (1970) movie still: establishing — A vast, dark, open landscape features a large, low-profile canvas tent at night. A small, bright…The Clowns (1970) movie still: medium — A circus performer in elaborate sequined clothing stands in a dimly lit tent. Other costumed figures are…The Clowns (1970) movie still: medium — A dark, dimly lit indoor setting contains several men in semi-formal 1970s attire. The primary subject…The Clowns (1970) movie still: closeup — A woman stands before a bright yellow fabric backdrop with textured, uneven surfaces. The subject is turned…The Clowns (1970) movie still: medium — A man in military attire stands in a neutral-colored interior space with white walls. Two nuns wearing…The Clowns (1970) movie still: closeup — A close-up of a mime wearing a pink feathered headpiece and dramatic white makeup. The performer stares…The Clowns (1970) movie still: medium — A view from behind an audience member looking into a large circus arena. Two clowns perform in the center…The Clowns (1970) movie still: medium — An elderly man in a formal outfit sits in a brown leather chair. He is positioned next to a window with…The Clowns (1970) movie still: closeup — A woman stands in front of a blue metal barred animal enclosure. She wears a cream fur coat and smiles…The Clowns (1970) movie still: fullbody — An indoor circus ring with sand on the floor and large deep red curtains. Three adult male clowns wearing…The Clowns (1970) movie still: fullbody — A dark arena features a large red curtain backdrop illuminated by a string of bulbs. A central bearded man…The Clowns (1970) movie still: medium — A dark, dimly lit room contains two men operating a vintage movie projector. The bright light from the…The Clowns (1970) movie still: wide — An empty circus ring features tiered red seating surrounding a central sandy performance area. A single…The Clowns (1970) movie still: fullbody — A sawdust-covered performance area features performers in elaborate costumes inside a large circus tent. A…The Clowns (1970) movie still: closeup — A woman stands in a dim indoor space with an out-of-focus background. She gazes directly at the lens with a…

Search every frame of The Clowns

FrameThrower indexes all 63 frames of The Clowns (1970) — plus 400,000+ more stills across 5,000+ films — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.

Create a free account

More films by Federico Fellini