Ute Mahler followed Zirkus Hein between 1973 and 1974 within the borders of the GDR. Beyond the specifics of being a circus in a communist country in the 70’s, it is the human beings that Ute met that make these pictures remarkable.

Zirkus Hein 1973-1974 ©Ute Mahler
Zirkus Hein 1973-1974 ©Ute Mahler
Zirkus Hein 1973-1974 ©Ute Mahler
Zirkus Hein 1973-1974 ©Ute Mahler