The Circuit (2016)

Bloodshed, political debate, safe words – it’s the dinner party from hell

The Circuit (2016) poster

Newly arrived in town Nat and Gabe accept a dinner invitation from the volatile Hungarian Helene and her boorish husband Sasha. Whilst the other guests, ex-Bananarama member Marty, Angie, who 'makes bullets' and the supposedly suicidal Danny are affable enough, Nat and Gabe are shocked by their hosts' very public rows and Gabe's attempt at peace-making is awkwardly received. Nat is taken aback when virtual stranger Helene confides in her about Sasha's suspected infidelity and Gabe is rudely rebuffed when he tries to have a heart to heart with Sasha. After Helene physically attacks her husband the newcomers are desperate to leave but when Danny drops a bombshell Gabe is torn between responsibility and the easy way out.

Director: Ben Taylor
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Oli Julian
Cinematography: Jamie Cairney
Editing: Steve Ackroyd
Production: T. Films, Channel 4 Television, Merman
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

dinner party, short film

Trailer

The Circuit Trailer
More Films by Director: Ben Taylor
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Circuit about?
Newly arrived in town Nat and Gabe accept a dinner invitation from the volatile Hungarian Helene and her boorish husband Sasha. Whilst the other guests, ex-Bananarama member Marty, Angie, who 'makes bullets' and the supposedly suicidal Danny are affable enough, Nat and Gabe are shocked by their hosts' very public rows and Gabe's attempt at peace-making is awkwardly received. Nat is taken aback when virtual stranger Helene confides in her about Sasha's suspected infidelity and Gabe is rudely rebuffed when he tries to have a heart to heart with Sasha. After Helene physically attacks her husband the newcomers are desperate to leave but when Danny drops a bombshell Gabe is torn between responsibility and the easy way out.
Who directed The Circuit?
The Circuit was directed by Ben Taylor.
Who stars in The Circuit?
The Circuit stars Adeel Akhtar, Eva Birthistle, Tobias Menzies, Victoria Hamilton, Desiree Akhavan, Nicola Walker.
How long is The Circuit?
The Circuit has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is The Circuit?
The Circuit is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was The Circuit produced?
The Circuit was produced in United Kingdom.