CIRCUS 17 presents a new take on what happened in the Russian Empire in 1917 during the February and the October Revolutions, as well as on the politics in general. Using the techniques of the classical Greek tragedy, retrospective and visionary art, artist Uldus Bakhtiozina approaches the revolution as a circus performance typical for early 20th century, there Siamese twins is metaphor of Two-head eagle (symbol of Russian Empire), Bearded woman is Rasputin with his ambiguity, Big woman is representation of ignorance in aristocratic society, Young boy in Sheep costume represents herd instinct, Red Clown-horseman, represents all politicians, White horse man with gold wings represents religion and faith. The film is big metaphor and new perception on events from the past with connection to the present. The actors on the arena