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THE CIRCLE*
*Only a trailer is available for now.The Circle Film Review

THE CIRCLE*

A film by Philippa Frisby

DocumentaryFeatureTrailer & Other2018March 2018April 2018
Country
United Kingdom
Running time
64 min
Year and edition
2017 - March-April 2018

↗Official websiteindigoeyeproductions.co.uk

The Circle is a documentary film about the transformational power of yoga in treating drug addiction in the street children of Mumbai. The film focuses on the centre in Dharavi, which finds and takes in some of the most vulnerable members of society, ultimately reforming their lives.

TMFF Awards

  • March–April Feature 2018 Winner3rd Best Feature Film
4.4
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241 audience ratings, out of 5

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  1. E
    Elizabeth Gill2 May 2018
    This is an important and inspirational documentary about how lives can be turned around, no matter how brutish their beginnings. It should be shown in all secondary schools.
  2. L
    Lucy Taylor25 Apr 2018
    Fascinating and moving film showing how lives are completely turned around by the belief that they can be (and yoga). Unmissable.
  3. A
    Anne White18 Apr 2018
    Saw this inspiring documentary at the Indian Film Festival. It was inspiring and made me laugh and cry. It was fabulous to see how young peopl”s lives can be turned around. A very special film. Not to be missed.
  4. B
    Beverley King18 Apr 2018
    A wonderful film about inspirational people.
  5. G
    Gaz13 Apr 2018
    A real eye opener, moving and inspiring
  6. C
    cosima somerset13 Apr 2018
    wonderful Im so glad that Father Joe's extraordinary work has been recorded in the beautiful film
  7. H
    Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall9 Apr 2018
    Fantastic project - deserves the widest possible audience.
  8. C
    Charlotte7 Apr 2018
    A wonderful film and one that everyone needs to see!
  9. S
    Sanjay Joshi6 Apr 2018
    Superb creation by Fr. Joe,Phillipa and Kripa Dharavi Team..... An excellent team work demonstrating Fr. Joe's efforts in Yoga in addiction recovery.... A journey Inwards....
  10. M
    Miranda montagu6 Apr 2018
    The circle is an excellent and fascinating film
  11. N
    Naveen D'Souza6 Apr 2018
    God bless fr. Joe and his team
  12. C
    Celine5 Apr 2018
    Father Joe,God bless you,and we will follow you for ever,do good things for people。
  13. A
    Anjali Mathews5 Apr 2018
    Really God Bless Fr Joe and team ....
  14. P
    Priti Heath4 Apr 2018
    Fabulous film which demonstrates the potential of yoga and how it can change lives. This is the kind of film that should be promoted, so that people become aware of the possibilities.
  15. C
    Cony4 Apr 2018
    God bless fr. Joe and his team
  16. G
    Ginny Sherriff4 Apr 2018
    A truly moving and inspirational film showing life at the hard edge and the dedicated souls who seek to help alleviate suffering in meaningful and positive ways.
  17. D
    Dimitri Stephen Samarakoon4 Apr 2018
    Well done.. Wanderfull movie.. Everyone should stand against drugs..
  18. N
    Nazim Shivani4 Apr 2018
    Bravo, really the need of the hour.
  19. B
    Beryl Coutinho4 Apr 2018
    God bless you dear Fr. Joe
  20. E
    Edwin Roberts4 Apr 2018
    Need of hour , Very good Subject related to Society & awareness & how to come out in such drugs addiction
  21. S
    Shanky4 Apr 2018
    A film spreading awareness about the drug addiction problem in kids and highlighting the role of yoga as a treatment to it. Fantastic work!
  22. S
    Shashi Patel4 Apr 2018
    Father. Please come to Usa and guide us please
  23. A
    Amit Patel4 Apr 2018
    Excellent and Extra ordinory work by Fr. Joe
  24. K
    Kavita4 Apr 2018
    Very nice Beautiful Father Joe truly inspirational to all of us Thanku Father

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