The Circle is an excellent Swiss drama-documentary hybrid about the secret gay network that flourished in Zurich during the 1940s and 1950s. Stefan Haupt combines historical reconstruction with personal testimony effectively, giving the film both romantic warmth and real historical significance.
Lee reflects on his life in Mexico City, surrounded by American expatriate college students and bar owners scraping by on part-time jobs and GI Bill benefits. His focus narrows on his pursuit of a young man named Allerton, inspired by Adelbert Lewis Marker.
120 BPM (Beats Per Minute)
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The Circle is an excellent Swiss drama-documentary hybrid about the secret gay network that flourished in Zurich during the 1940s and 1950s. Stefan Haupt combines historical reconstruction with personal testimony effectively, giving the film both romantic warmth and real historical significance.
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