Characters & Themes
The Circle (1970) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1970 · 111 mins · Portuguese
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- Directed by
- António da Cunha Telles
- Starring
- Ruy de Carvalho, Adelaide João, Pedro Efe, Manuela Maria, Lia Gama, Eusébio
Set against the gritty backdrop of 1970s urban life, the film follows Marta, a beautiful young woman who abandons her husband in search of her true identity. Uncertain of her desires, she knows only what she wishes to escape. Financial strain draws her into a circle of dubious acquaintances, culminating in a mysterious murder that tightens the net around her.
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