The Circle

A somber, reflective journey through trauma and memory, anchored by a quiet resilience that lingers.

Directed by

Aldo Garay, José Pedro Charlo

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Henry Engler, José Mujica

Tagline

The lives of Henry Engler

Overview

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.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, survival, memory, madness

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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