Stone Circle
Stone Circle takes place in São Paulo in 1958, and tells the story of a love triangle between Natércio (Daniel Dantas), Laura (Ana Paula Arósio) and Daniel (Marcello Antony). Laura is married to Natércio and has two daughters with him: Bruna (Anna Sophia Folch) and Otávia (Ariela Massotti). Emotionally unstable, sensitive, fragile and delicate, she has frequent crises and is treated by Dr. Daniel, because who ends up falling in love. This leads to jealousy in the husband, who, despite loving his wife very much, is controlling and ambitious. Laura has a daughter with doctor Daniel, Virginia (Tammy Di Calafiori), who is raised by her mother with the lawyer. The Silva Prado mansion, where Natércio and Laura live, is located in the upper-middle-class Jardim Europa neighborhood and is looked after by the housekeeper Frau Herta (Ana Beatriz Nogueira), who is secretly in love with her boss and tries to destroy everything she does well. to Laura.
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Plot Summary
In the remote Irish countryside, a retired detective living in self-imposed exile is drawn back into the dark underbelly of his community when a ritualistic murder occurs. He must confront his own demons and the secrets of the past to uncover the truth behind the brutal killing. The investigation forces him to question the nature of justice and the lengths people will go to for revenge.
Critical Reception
Stone Circle, while not widely released, garnered attention for its gritty atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Brendan Gleeson. Critics noted its bleak portrayal of rural Irish life and its unflinching look at violence and its consequences. Audiences found it to be a challenging but rewarding watch.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its atmospheric tension and compelling lead performance.
- Deemed a dark and brooding examination of crime and its effects.
- Some found the pacing deliberately slow, contributing to its somber tone.
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Fun Fact
Although often mistakenly attributed as directed by John Michael McDonagh and sometimes confused with his later film 'The Guard', 'Stone Circle' is actually a lesser-known 2010 Irish short film directed by Damien O'Driscoll and starring Liam Cunningham.
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