Der Kreis
A young teacher in Zurich in the 1950s falls in love with a transvestite star but is torn between his bourgeois existence and his commitment to homosexuality. He joins a gay organization that is eventually seen as the pioneer of gay emancipation in Europe.
The Circle (2014) is a drama and documentary film directed by Stefan Haupt, released on September 18, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Matthias Hungerbühler, Sven Schelker, Babett Arens and Aaron Hitz. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
Matthias Hungerbühler
as Ernst Ostertag
Sven Schelker
as Röbi Rapp
Babett Arens
as Romy Sieber
Aaron Hitz
as Teacher Willi Öttli
Martin Hug
as Commissioner Baumgartner
Peter Jecklin
as Principal Dr. Max Sieber
Ueli Jäggi
as Martin Ostertag
Sebastian Ledesma
as Rinaldi - Italian Rent-Boy
Marie Leuenberger
as Miss Gabi Gerster
Matthias Meier
as Jean-Martin
Markus Merz
as Commissioner Stamm
Antoine Monot Jr.
as Gian
Directed by Stefan Haupt, written by Urs Frey, Ivan Madeo and Stefan Haupt, produced by Urs Frey and Stefan Eichenberger.
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 42 ratings.
This is the true story of the first gay couple in Switzerland to get married. The movie is told in two parts, the present talking with the actual guys and the past in the 60's where they were played by actors. They did a good job blending it together where it didn't feel like a documentary. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
Reviewed on August 30, 2026
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The main cast of The Circle (2014) includes Matthias Hungerbühler, Sven Schelker, Babett Arens, Aaron Hitz and Martin Hug. The film was directed by Stefan Haupt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Circle was released on September 18, 2014 and runs for 1h 42m.
The Circle (2014) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
