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Banned in Iran, celebrated everywhere else — this circle of women will haunt you.
TMDB
70
IMDb
74
Rotten Tomatoes
94
Audience Score
79
Google
86
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The Circle (2000)

claustrophobicrebellious whispersunflinching

Overview

Drama

Various women struggle to function in the oppressively sexist society of contemporary Iran.

Flag of IRIRPersian
Content warning
on the runwomen and society

Standout Aspects

Direction

Panahi's real-time structure traps you with these women.

Acting

Non-professional cast delivers devastating authenticity.

Writing

Script smuggled past censors, shot guerrilla-style.

Best for:Solo: Alone, phone off, when you need to feel something raw.·Streaming: Small screen works — intimacy amplifies the suffocation.
Heads up:Emotional: Relentless hopelessness — no Hollywood redemption arc here.
Jafar Panahi

Director

Jafar Panahi

ReleasedSep 9, 2000
Runtime1h 31m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Budget$10K·Revenue$756.0K
Lumière & Co.
Mikado Film

Top Cast

Maede Tahmasbi

Maede Tahmasbi

Maedeh

Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee

Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee

Pari

Solmaz Panahi

Solmaz Panahi

Solmaz

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Trivia

Panahi filmed without permits, used hidden cameras, and was later banned from filmmaking for 20 years by Iranian authorities.

Cultural

The Golden Lion win at Venice 2000 sparked diplomatic tension — Iran's government denounced the film while secretly fearing its accuracy.

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