Clown Dimitri - 'Le Porteur' ('The Porter', 1988)

In memory of the great clown Dimitri (1935-2016), Swiss television showed the equally acclaimed by public and press program "Le Porteur/The Porter"" in an abridged recording from the year 1988. 1962 emerged is "Le Porteur" Dimitris oldest program. It's all about mysterious boxes and suitcases. Together with Dimitri we can discover their content.
The clown Dimitri was the most known clown in switzerland in his days.

Im Gedenken an den grossen Clown Dimitri (1935-2016) zeigte das Schweizer Fernsehen das von Publikum und Presse gleichermassen gefeierte Programm «Le Porteur» in einer gekürzten Aufzeichnung aus dem Jahr 1988. 1962 entstanden, ist "Le Porteur" Dimitris ältestes Programm. Es dreht sich alles um geheimnisvolle Kisten und Koffer. Zusammen mit Dimitri können wir deren Inhalt entdecken.
Zitat Max Frisch über Dimitri: «Schaut ihn an, sage ich, das ist ein wirklicher Clown. Was ist ein wirklicher Clown? Das weiss ich nicht, aber schaut ihn an: Er kann schon allerhand und immer noch etwas mehr und dann ist er selig, wenn noch mehr gelingt, sogar das Unglaubliche. Man freut sich wie mit einem Kind, das die Tücke aller Dinge entdeckt und wie durch ein Wunder nicht strauchelt. Ich bin in jedem Augenblick gespannt, aber dann hat immer jemand gelacht, einfach laut gelacht, als wäre er allein, nicht wie man über einen Witz lacht, sondern gelacht vor Freude wie ein Kind; das war ich und der Clown heisst Dimitri».

[samuelbhend]

here for all the english speakers, a rough translation/explanation: "Clown Dimitri" (1935-2016) was the most known swiss clown here in switzerland in his days. This film here is a shortened version of his sketch "Le Porteur" - "The Portier", from an event in 1988. The sketch itself which dates back to 1962 was Dimitri's oldest sketch. It revolves around different mysterious boxes and suitcases he's handling as a portier, and the exploring of them. It was at it's time the very top of clowning here in switzerland and very well reviewed in press and by publicum back then. This film was shown on swiss tv as a tribute after his death in 2016. There was many things he did in art: Theater (he founded some and also a Theatre school) painting, singing, writing, and a Familyshow with his whole Family. 4 of his 5 kids still work in theatre/circus.

[rtachera]

Incredible, Magnificent, Love, Love, Love of devotion, dedicated to artistry, craftsmanship, skill, and talent..reminiscent of years gone by. Thank you so much for sharing this extraordinary piece with me it brings me joy. With Aloha from Honolulu,

[jasp]

Have never heard of Dimitri before. I'm from the UK and was born long after the 60s.. 40 years after.. but I loved this and I appreciate that it's on YouTube for us all to see

[StephenSmart]

First time I have seen this man....Brilliant and his facial expressions are wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[diegoleoncadavidarango]

Excelente😂 gracias desde Medellín COLOMBIA

Que Maestro inolvidable 0:) Gracias por subir este video.

[keremkarabulut]

This weekend ı got a clown job so I watched this awsome play, maybe it helps me.

[luisenrique]

Musico ...Malabarista ...Equilibrista y Mimo ...En resumen un Gran Artista !!

[diegosalvadorv]

i think the "trying hard to be funny" of course is part of what makes this clown interesting and fun. He´s like a child. It takes patience and heart, open your mind.

[BigWarthog]

Showed that to my friend who plays guitar. He laughed his ass off after the pick gag

[PrimitiveShowKH]

Wow very good sing song good luck👍🙏💕 I im cambodain my time videos got Talent ❤😍

[pabloduran]

Que monstruo desde Uruguay che hermano excelente.

[chrisjonglage]

Großartig welch ein wundervoller Künstler. Ich habe heute das erste mal etwas von Dimitri gesehen und fühle eine große Trauer weil ich ihn vorher noch nicht gekannt oder ihn während seiner Lebzeiten gesehen zu haben.

[shericontrary]

Do people know there is such a thing as polite (quiet) applause? I guess not.

[victorhugovillcaquinones]

El es padre de Nina Dimitri, charanguista excepcional!!!🎉❤

[EriKGaya]

Quand Grock rencontre Marcel Marceau, arrive Dimitri.

[laemartins]

Ainda tem gente rindo ! Não acredito e ainda aplaudindo, aqui capam ele .

[faulkgough]

I love all the "there is no slap-stick." "and, he is not funny" comments. The original clowns were not the goofballs that there are today. like, who is the other good one.. Avner the excentric .

[ajom]

Its performance art. And 30 years ago. Its not meant to make you laugh. He speaks like Njinsky as Petroushka. Trying to express something against all odds.

[cyrushormusjee]

When nitwit's, don't understand/ get, the message behind this act, of his. There has to be negative comments. VERY SAD. ONE NEEDS, BALLS OF STEEL TO PERFORM, OF WHAT HE DOES, . HIS DEDICATION, TO MASTER/ PERFORM WAS HIS FREEWILL. TO GET HOME, BREAD. HONESTLY... THINK BEFORE, YOU PASS, NEGATIVE COMMENTS ON ANYONE... CHEERS, Dimitri. Regards...