The Circle

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Runtime:: 102 minutes
Director(s):: Stefan Haupt
Production Year: 2014
Type: Feature
Genre: Drama

Switzerland’s Official submission for Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards ®

Official Foreign Language submission for the 72nd Golden Globes ®

A gorgeous dramatization of gay lovers Ernst and Robi who meet in Zurich in 1958 against the backdrop of “The Circle” (the pioneering gay organization and internationally renowned underground club), this award-winning drama also showcases the true story of Ernst and Robi, featuring interviews with the men (now in their 80s) along with stunning archival images and fascinating research into this incredible era in gay history. Starring Matthias Hungerbuhler and Sven Schelker as Ernst and Robi. [Swiss German with English subtitles]

"A must-see film with exquisite performances." -- Queerty

“The Circle attains richness and authenticity that mainstream movies like The Imitation Game and Brokeback Mountain rarely do.” – Out.com

"A bombshell." - Screen International

Winner:

Teddy Award, Berlin International Film Festival

Panorama Audience Award, Berlin International Film Festival

Grand Jury Award, Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival

"A must-see film with exquisite performances." -- Queerty

�The Circle attains richness and authenticity that mainstream movies like The Imitation Game and Brokeback Mountain rarely do.� � Out.com