The Circle
Originally released in 2000. The Circle is a drama film. directed by Jafar Panahi.
Starring Nargess Mamizadeh, Maryiam Palvin Almani, and Mojgan Faramarzi
Synopsis
Various women struggle to function in the oppressively sexist society of contemporary Iran.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (90 votes)
Budget
$10K
Production budget
Box Office
$756K
75.6x return
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Iran
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Nargess Mamizadeh
as Nargess
Maryiam Palvin Almani
as Arezou
Mojgan Faramarzi
as Mojgan - Prostitute
Elham Saboktakin
as Elham - Nurse
Monir Arab
as Monir - Ticket Seller
Maede Tahmasbi
as Maedeh
Maryam Shayegan
as Parveneh
Fereshteh Sadr Orafaee
as Pari
Solmaz Panahi
as Solmaz
Fatemeh Naghavi
as Nayer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
- Budget
- $10,000
- Revenue
- $756,035
Production Companies
- Jafar Panahi Productions
- Mikado Film
- Lumière & Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Circle about?
Various women struggle to function in the oppressively sexist society of contemporary Iran.
Who directed The Circle?
The Circle was directed by Jafar Panahi.
How long is The Circle?
The Circle has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Circle released?
The Circle was released on September 9, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Circle?
The main cast of The Circle includes Nargess Mamizadeh, Maryiam Palvin Almani, Mojgan Faramarzi, Elham Saboktakin, Monir Arab.