The Circle (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, The Circle is a drama film directed by Rûken Tekeş, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is showcasing the discrimination and violence faced by Ezidi Kurds (Yazidis) due to their religion, in a symbolic event which took place between primary school children in Turkish part of Mesopotamia. This fiction film is inspired by true events in the region, performed by 39 local Kurdish children of Hasankeyf villages and shooted in Hasankeyf, an ancient city, which is planned to go under water in 2017 by Ilisu Hydroelectric Dam.
Who’s in it. The Circle stars Müfit Aytekin as Teacher, Sehmuz Demirtas as Bekir, Delila Kaya as Zelal and Emircan Kaya as Zeki.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Circle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Circle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Circle (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Circle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Circle?
- The Circle stars Müfit Aytekin, Sehmuz Demirtas, Delila Kaya and Emircan Kaya.
- When was The Circle released?
- The Circle was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.