The Circle (2000)

2000 · 91 min · Drama

Various women struggle to function in the oppressively sexist society of contemporary Iran.

Directed by Jafar Panahi. Starring Nargess Mamizadeh, Maryiam Palvin Almani, Mojgan Faramarzi, Elham Saboktakin and Monir Arab.

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