Close is an undeniably devastating but profoundly necessary film. It serves as a gentle reminder of the pure, unfiltered love children are capable of before the rigid walls of societal norms are forced upon them. It is a masterpiece of modern Belgian cinema that will linger in your mind long after the credits roll.
The cinematography utilizes brilliant, vibrant color palettes—most notably the dazzling, sprawling flower fields run by Leo's family—as a direct visual metaphor for the boys' blooming youth and eventual loss of innocence.
Close was an international critical darling, widely praised for its empathy, sensitivity, and crushing emotional honesty. Close (2022)
Close follows Leo and Remi, two thirteen-year-old best friends who share an incredibly intense and affectionate bond. They spend their summer days playing in flower fields and sleeping over at each other's houses. However, when the school year begins, their classmates make assumptions and tease them about the nature of their intimacy.
Nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Oscars. Close is an undeniably devastating but profoundly necessary
Won the prestigious runner-up prize at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
Dhont brilliantly captures how casual, everyday schoolyard peer pressure can force children to abandon their authentic feelings just to assimilate. They spend their summer days playing in flower
Dhont relies heavily on expressive close-ups, body language, and silence to convey massive, complex emotional shifts rather than over-explaining them through script. 🏆 Critical Reception and Accolades
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