The Circle (2008)

The lives of Henry Engler

The Circle (2008) poster

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.

Director: José Pedro Charlo, Aldo Garay
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Daniel Yafalián
Cinematography: Diego Varela
Editing: Federico La Rosa
Country: Uruguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: José Pedro Charlo, Aldo Garay
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

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 directed The Circle?
The Circle was directed by José Pedro Charlo, Aldo Garay.
Who stars in The Circle?
The Circle stars Henry Engler, José Mujica.
How long is The Circle?
The Circle has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is The Circle?
The Circle is a Documentary film.
Where was The Circle produced?
The Circle was produced in Uruguay.