Bruno Ganz, Hanna Schygulla, Jerzy Skolimowski, Jean Carmet, Gila von Weitershausen, Peter Urtel. Based on the novel by Nicolas Born. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1981. A foreign film (Germany, France). Special features: The making of Circle of deceit (1981, 29 min. with English commentary by Volker Schlöndorff; interview with Volker Schlöndorff (2004, 15 min., in English); stills gallery.
Summary:
Set in Beirut during the 1970's Civil War, this extraordinary film shows how the West in general and journalists in particular, confront war in the Middle East.
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