If this is the "clown's mother" you mean, the performance is widely considered a highlight of modern Brazilian cinema. 3. Real-Life Circus Tradition
Her character highlights the struggle of maintaining family traditions in a changing world. mae_do_palhaco
The term also appears in fan circles regarding from the band Slipknot. Fans often recount emotional stories about the passing of his mother and how it affected his performances. If this is the "clown's mother" you mean,