‘Straight Circle’ review: Distinctive, satirical UK debut follows enemy soldiers on a desert border

'Straight Circle' Review

Oscar Hudson's Venice Critics Week-winning feature boasts strong performances and arresting visuals.

By Wendy Ide, Senior international critic

Film Details

The film is set in a desert border between two fictitious neighboring countries that have reached a fragile truce after a long history of conflict. The border is guarded by two soldiers, one from each side.

Straight Circle, the debut film from music video and advertising director Oscar Hudson, is a visually striking satire that harnesses spiralling absurdity and a pair of physically expressive performances from identical twins Luke Tittensor and Elliot Tittensor.

Author's summary: A satirical UK debut with strong performances.

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Screen Daily Screen Daily — 2025-10-17

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