I should have held on to the chandelier

Ulrike and Olli got to know each other in 1985 on tour of famous German Circus Roncalli. He lives his childhood dream as part of the successful clown duo 'Illi & Olli'. Shortly before she left her life as a nurse in Berlin behind. When the season is over she moves with him to Switzerland. What began like a circus fairy tale arrives at some point in reality inbetween creative crises, child-raising and finally growing older. Today, in his late 60s, Olli is still touring and Ulrike with him. " I should have held on to the chandalier" is a story about a dwindling profession, about artistic self- realization and the sacrifices we require ourselves and others to make for it.