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The Circle

5.9/10
TMDB5 votes
Original: 92 min

Award-winning documentary about how one Uruguayan leftist survived solitary confinement during the dirty war. The story of former Tupamaro guerilla fighter, Henry Engler, whose prolonged confinement and torture during the Uruguayan dictatorship led to a mental breakdown. Today Dr. Engler is a Swedish citizen and a scientist renowned for his research into Alzheimer’s disease. In this impressive documentary, the scientist visits the places of his painful past, painting an intimate and disturbing portrait of prison life under the dictatorship.

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About The Circle

The lives of Henry Engler

The Circle (2008) is a film in the documentary genres. Directed by , . The cast includes Henry Engler, José Mujica.

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Original language
Runtime
92 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Uruguay
Writers
José Pedro Charlo, Aldo Garay

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What is The Circle about?

Award-winning documentary about how one Uruguayan leftist survived solitary confinement during the dirty war. The story of former Tupamaro guerilla fighter, Henry Engler, whose prolonged confinement and torture during the Uruguayan dictatorship led to a mental breakdown. Today Dr. Engler is a Swedish citizen and a scientist renowned for his research into Alzheimer’s disease. In this impressive documentary, the scientist visits the places of his painful past, painting an intimate and disturbing portrait of prison life under the dictatorship.

Who stars in The Circle?

Henry Engler, José Mujica. See the cast cards above for character names.

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