Familiar Circles
Originally released in 2016. Familiar Circles is a documentary film. directed by Jonas Rothlaender. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Synopsis
Is our fate predetermined by our family history? Are familial conflicts passed on from one generation to another? And what can be done to interrupt this vicious cycle? After decades of silence, the film-maker Jonas Rothlaender travels to Zurich to seek out his grandfather Günther who not only lost the grandmother's fortune, but also misappropriated several millions from others; money he then lost in risky stock market investments. Günther, now 90 years old, critically ill and completely impoverished, is possessed by the idea to settle his debts before he dies. There is one last deal he wants to close ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Familiar Circles about?
Is our fate predetermined by our family history? Are familial conflicts passed on from one generation to another? And what can be done to interrupt this vicious cycle? After decades of silence, the...
Who directed Familiar Circles?
Familiar Circles was directed by Jonas Rothlaender.
How long is Familiar Circles?
Familiar Circles has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Familiar Circles released?
Familiar Circles was released on September 1, 2016 in theaters.