Katja Schumann
Actor · b. 1949 · Frederiksberg, Denmark
Katja Schumann born September 16, 1949 in Fredriksberg, Denmark, is a circus high school rider and an actress She is the daughter of Max Schumann (1916-2004), born into one of the circus world's oldest and most respected families. Although the family originated in Germany, the Schumanns of Copenhagen were in actuality Swedish, as is Katja, who held both Danish and Swedish nationalities. The new Cirkus Schumann folded its tents in 1983. In 1981 Katja appeared for the first time, during the winter season, at the Big Apple Circus in New York with her high school act, and she decided to settle there. She became a member of the circus's resident company and married its Director, Paul Binder. Katja Schumann has appeared in a number of feature films.
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Movie6.3FantasyDramaAlice Tate, mother of two, with a marriage of 16 years, finds herself falling for a handsome sax player, Joe. Stricken with a backache, she consults herbalist Dr. Yang, who realizes that her problems are not related to her back, but in her mind and heart. Dr. Yang's magical herbs give Alice wondrous powers, taking her out of her well-established rut.
Alice
1990 · 351 votes
MovieDocumentaryIn a world where traditions are fading, A Place in the Ring follows the deeply personal journey of Katja Schumann, a circus artist and horse trainer, as she faces the end of her legacy. Raised in a prestigious european circus dynasty, Katja has dedicated her life to the art of horse performance, an intricate craft passed down through generations. Now, as her world changes and her children have rejected the circus, she is confronted with the ultimate question: How do you pass on a life’s work when there’s no one left to inherit it? As Katja retreats to her farm in rural Denmark, a young girl named Liv moves in, eager to learn the ways of the circus—but Liv wasn't born into this world. Katja must confront her own inner struggle: Can she let go of the reins and teach this young apprentice, despite the looming fear that the art she cherishes may disappear forever?