The Circle
The Circle

The Circle

2017Movie110 minEnglish

A young tech worker takes a job at a powerful Internet corporation, quickly rises up the company's ranks, and soon finds herself in a perilous situation concerning privacy, surveillance and freedom. She comes to learn that her decisions and actions will determine the future of humanity.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Volker SattelGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A woman named Christiane travels to Tunisia for her husband, a development aid worker who has suddenly become unreachable. Upon arrival, she discovers he has been arrested and is being held in an unknown location. Christiane embarks on a desperate search for him, navigating the complexities of a foreign culture and her own emotional turmoil.

Critical Reception

The Circle received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and Susanne Wolff's powerful performance. Some found the pacing slow, but overall it was recognized for its sensitive portrayal of a woman confronting an unknown crisis in an unfamiliar setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and lead performance.
  • Noted for its exploration of anxiety and the unknown.
  • Some found the narrative to be deliberately paced.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Tunisia, lending an authentic backdrop to Christiane's search.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

The Circle had a solid premise with relevant themes about privacy, surveillance, and corporate power, but it never fully delivered on its potential. The plot starts strong, setting up an intriguing world and characters, but the pacing feels...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

There are some shows that have a character for exposition. Velma in Scooby Doo comes to mind, and it is their job to summarize the plot points that the viewer has missed. This is a movie filled with Velmas. Everyone gives a little exposi...
Reno

Reno

**Despite a message film, an average!** A book based film. Pretty much set in the present world scenario. The world where the internet, the social media is controlling people. If any revolution must take place, that's none other place th...