# The Circle (2017) - **Summary**: "The Circle" is a techno-thriller that follows Mae Holland, an intern at a tech and social media company. As Mae rises through the ranks, she becomes entangled in a web of surveillance and ethical dilemmas. The film explores the dark side of technology, privacy, and the consequences of extreme transparency. Mae's journey culminates in a dramatic confrontation with the company's leadership, highlighting the perils of unchecked technological power and the importance of personal freedom​[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Circle_(2017_film)#:~:text=Directed%20by)​​[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Circle_(2017_film)#:~:text=The%20Circle%20is%20a%202017,92%E2%80%A0Bill%20Paxton%E3%80%91)​​[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Circle_(2017_film))​. - **Director**: James Ponsoldt - **Genre**: Techno-Thriller - **IMDB**: [The Circle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Circle_(2017_film))