The Circle
Der Kreis
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Matthias Hungerbühler
Ernst Ostertag
Sven Schelker
Röbi Rapp
Babett Arens
Romy Sieber
Aaron Hitz
Teacher Willi Öttli
Martin Hug
Commissioner Baumgartner
Peter Jecklin
Principal Dr. Max Sieber
Ueli Jäggi
Martin Ostertag
Sebastian Ledesma
Rinaldi - Italian Rent-Boy
Marie Leuenberger
Miss Gabi Gerster
Matthias Meier
Jean-Martin
Markus Merz
Commissioner Stamm
Antoine Monot Jr.
Gian
Ruth Schwegler
Salome Ostertag
Maja Stolle
Sue the Barmaid
Marianne Sägebrecht
Erika Rapp
Anatole Taubman
Felix Schupp
Stefan Witschi
Rolf
Röbi Rapp
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefan Haupt
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefan Haupt, Christian Felix, Ivan Madeo, Urs Frey
- Original Score
- Federico Bettini
- Original Title
- Der Kreis
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Contrast Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefan Haupt
Stefan Haupt, Christian Felix, Ivan Madeo, Urs Frey
Federico Bettini
Tobias Dengler
Christoph Menzi
Urs Frey, Ivan Madeo, Stefan Eichenberger
Department Leadership Roster
Stefan Haupt
Director
Urs Frey
Producer
Stefan Haupt
Screenplay
Christian Felix
Screenplay
Ivan Madeo
Screenplay
Urs Frey
Screenplay
Stefan Eichenberger
Producer
Federico Bettini
Original Music Composer
Tobias Dengler
Director of Photography
Christoph Menzi
Editor
Michael Baumgartner
Production Design
Johanna von Arx
Production Design
Catherine Schneider
Costume Design
Karin Giezendanner
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Circle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Circle?
The Circle was directed by Stefan Haupt.
Who stars in The Circle?
The principal cast of The Circle includes Matthias Hungerbühler, Sven Schelker, Babett Arens, Aaron Hitz, Martin Hug.
When was The Circle released and how long is it?
The Circle was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Circle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Circle was composed by Federico Bettini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Circle?
The Circle holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).