The Circle (2014)
Der Kreis
Overview
A young teacher in Zurich in the 1950s falls in love with a transvestite star but is torn between his bourgeois existence and his commitment to homosexuality. He joins a gay organization that is eventually seen as the pioneer of gay emancipation in Europe.
Where to watch The Circle
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — | — |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | — | Apple TV |
| Germany | Queer Cinemab | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS, SFR Play | Apple TV, Sooner | Apple TV, Sooner |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Circle in 21 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Circle about?
A young teacher in Zurich in the 1950s falls in love with a transvestite star but is torn between his bourgeois existence and his commitment to homosexuality. He joins a gay organization that is eventually seen as the pioneer of gay emancipation in Europe. The Circle is a Drama, Documentary movie, released on 2014-09-18, runtime 102 minutes.
Is The Circle worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Circle 6.3 out of 10 from 43 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Circle?
In the United States, The Circle is free to watch on Kanopy. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Stefan Haupt
Cast
- Matthias Hungerbühler as Ernst Ostertag
- Sven Schelker as Röbi Rapp
- Babett Arens as Romy Sieber
- Aaron Hitz as Teacher Willi Öttli
- Martin Hug as Commissioner Baumgartner
- Peter Jecklin as Principal Dr. Max Sieber
- Ueli Jäggi as Martin Ostertag
- Sebastian Ledesma as Rinaldi - Italian Rent-Boy
- Marie Leuenberger as Miss Gabi Gerster
- Matthias Meier as Jean-Martin
- Markus Merz as Commissioner Stamm
- Antoine Monot Jr. as Gian
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Sources
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