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A naive young man witnesses an escalation of violence in his small hometown following the arrival of a mysterious circus attraction.


Seven girls, a mansion perched on a Cycladic rock, a cycle of lessons on discipline, desire and demise-infinitely.

Ariane Labed
Woman #1

Clémence Poésy
Woman #2

Isolda Dychauk-Ott
Woman #3

Evangelia Randou
Woman #4

Aurora Marion
Woman #5

Deniz Gamze Ergüven
Woman #6

Sofia Dona
Woman #7

Ying Gao
Guest
Aleksandra Waliszewska
Guest
The Capsule is a drama, fantasy film released in 2012 exploring themes of darkness, woman director. Directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari, it stars Ariane Labed, Clémence Poésy, Isolda Dychauk-Ott. Seven girls, a mansion perched on a Cycladic rock, a cycle of lessons on discipline, desire and demise-infinitely.
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