The Circle
Alternative title: Der Kreis

Directed by Stefan Haupt

In 1950s Zurich, a young teacher falls for a transvestite star, torn between his conventional life and his true identity.
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.

The Circle

Alternative title: Der Kreis

Directed by Stefan Haupt

In 1950s Zurich, a young teacher falls for a transvestite star, torn between his conventional life and his true identity.

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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.