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The Resource The Circle, EuropaCorp and Image Nation Abu Dhabi present ; in association with IM Global and Parkes + Macdonald Productions ; in association with Route One Entertainment ; a Playtone, Likely Story, 1978 Films production ; directed by James Ponsoldt ; screenplay by James Ponsoldt and Dave Eggers ; produced by Gary Goetzman, Anthony Bregman, James Ponsoldt

The Circle, EuropaCorp and Image Nation Abu Dhabi present ; in association with IM Global and Parkes + Macdonald Productions ; in association with Route One Entertainment ; a Playtone, Likely Story, 1978 Films production ; directed by James Ponsoldt ; screenplay by James Ponsoldt and Dave Eggers ; produced by Gary Goetzman, Anthony Bregman, James Ponsoldt

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Summary
When Mae is hired to work for the world's largest and most powerful tech and social media company, The Circle, she sees it as an opportunity. As she rises through the ranks, she is encouraged by the company's founder, Eamon Bailey, to engage in a groundbreaking experiment that pushes the boundaries of privacy, ethics and ultimately her personal freedom. Her participation in the experiment, and every decision she makes begin to affect the lives and future of her friends, family and that of humanity
Language
  • eng
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Edition
Blu-ray-only version.
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 110 min.)
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2017
  • Also issued as part of a Blu-ray + DVD combo pack
  • Based on novel by Dave Eggers
  • Released as part of a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack
  • Special features: No more secrets: Completing The Circle; The future won't wait: Design and technology; A true original: Remembering Bill Paxton; trailers
Instance
Label
The Circle
Title
The Circle
Statement of responsibility
EuropaCorp and Image Nation Abu Dhabi present ; in association with IM Global and Parkes + Macdonald Productions ; in association with Route One Entertainment ; a Playtone, Likely Story, 1978 Films production ; directed by James Ponsoldt ; screenplay by James Ponsoldt and Dave Eggers ; produced by Gary Goetzman, Anthony Bregman, James Ponsoldt
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Director of photography
Film director
Film producer
Presenter
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Publisher
Screenwriter
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
When Mae is hired to work for the world's largest and most powerful tech and social media company, The Circle, she sees it as an opportunity. As she rises through the ranks, she is encouraged by the company's founder, Eamon Bailey, to engage in a groundbreaking experiment that pushes the boundaries of privacy, ethics and ultimately her personal freedom. Her participation in the experiment, and every decision she makes begin to affect the lives and future of her friends, family and that of humanity
Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Director of photography, Matthew Libatique ; editors, Lisa Lassek, Franklin Peterson ; music, Danny Elfman
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
Rating: PG-13; for a sexual situation, brief strong language and some thematic elements including drug use
Language note
English dialogue; Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH)
LC call number
PN1997.2
LC item number
.C57 2017
PerformerNote
Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Karen Gillan, Ellar Coltrane, Patton Oswalt, Glenne Headly, Bill Paxton
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1952-
  • 1990-
  • 1987-
  • 1994-
  • 1969-
  • 1969-
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  • Ponsoldt, James
  • Bregman, Anthony
  • Goetzman, Gary
  • Eggers, Dave
  • Watson, Emma
  • Hanks, Tom
  • Boyega, John
  • Gillan, Karen
  • Coltrane, Ellar
  • Oswalt, Patton
  • Headly, Glenne
  • Paxton, Bill
  • Libatique, Matthew
  • Eggers, Dave
  • EuropaCorp
  • Image Nation (Firm)
  • IM Global (Firm)
  • Parkes/MacDonald Productions
  • Route One Entertainment (Firm)
  • Playtone (Firm)
  • Likely Story (Firm)
  • 1978 Films
  • Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
110
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Social media
  • High technology industries
  • Information society
  • Information technology
  • Internet industry
  • Privacy, Right of
  • Online social networks
  • Business ethics
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Label
The Circle, EuropaCorp and Image Nation Abu Dhabi present ; in association with IM Global and Parkes + Macdonald Productions ; in association with Route One Entertainment ; a Playtone, Likely Story, 1978 Films production ; directed by James Ponsoldt ; screenplay by James Ponsoldt and Dave Eggers ; produced by Gary Goetzman, Anthony Bregman, James Ponsoldt
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Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2017
  • Also issued as part of a Blu-ray + DVD combo pack
  • Based on novel by Dave Eggers
  • Released as part of a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack
  • Special features: No more secrets: Completing The Circle; The future won't wait: Design and technology; A true original: Remembering Bill Paxton; trailers
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Blu-ray-only version.
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 110 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
031398266105
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
52296
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)ocn994028081
  • (OCoLC)994028081
System details
Blu-ray, region A, 1080p High Definition, widescreen (16x9, 2.40:1) presentation; 5.1 DTS-HD MA; requires Blu-ray player
Video recording format
Blu-ray disc
Label
The Circle, EuropaCorp and Image Nation Abu Dhabi present ; in association with IM Global and Parkes + Macdonald Productions ; in association with Route One Entertainment ; a Playtone, Likely Story, 1978 Films production ; directed by James Ponsoldt ; screenplay by James Ponsoldt and Dave Eggers ; produced by Gary Goetzman, Anthony Bregman, James Ponsoldt
Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2017
  • Also issued as part of a Blu-ray + DVD combo pack
  • Based on novel by Dave Eggers
  • Released as part of a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack
  • Special features: No more secrets: Completing The Circle; The future won't wait: Design and technology; A true original: Remembering Bill Paxton; trailers
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Blu-ray-only version.
Extent
1 videodisc (approximately 110 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
031398266105
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
52296
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)ocn994028081
  • (OCoLC)994028081
System details
Blu-ray, region A, 1080p High Definition, widescreen (16x9, 2.40:1) presentation; 5.1 DTS-HD MA; requires Blu-ray player
Video recording format
Blu-ray disc

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