THE CARNIVAL

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 traveling 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 traveling show-people, but also reveals a family grappling with traditional life in a modern world.