Close
2022, drama
104 minutes
Two thirteen year-olds have always been incredibly close but they drift apart after the intimacy of their relationship is questioned by schoolmates. An emotionally transformative and unforgettable portrait of the intersection of friendship and love,...
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10
2023-03-01
Dhont’s gorgeous depiction of such wholesome and genuine adolescent love is a rarity that deserves to be cherished. As do the astounding performances of de Waele and Dambrine, whose stunning collaboration is about as close to cinematic perfection as its come. Read more
9.0
2023-07-25
His formidable film was the recipient of Cannes Grand Prix and lingers in my head since I’ve watched it. Read more
8.0
2023-02-25
Dambrine and De Waele prove themselves remarkable young talents. Read more
8.0
2023-02-22
From bathing Léo in a field of golden flowers, to the patience with which Sophie waits for Léo to include her in what he’s feeling, Dhont’s second feature displays an assured command of tone. Sad but never maudlin, telling an intimate story with universal resonance, Close becomes a small miracle of healing. Read more
8.0
2022-06-05
With Close, Belgium gets an award winning movie in which its tenderness will make everyone’s opinion on sexual orientation between kids disappear like snow in the sun. Read more
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9.0
2022-12-24
Dhont zoekt zeker het melodrama niet op, maar hetgeen gebeurt is zo verschrikkelijk dat je hier moeilijk onbewogen kunt bij blijven. Dhont laat hier, nog meer dan met Girl, zien dat hij een prachtige opvolger is voor de gebroeders Dardenne. Read more
8.0
of Blik Op Film
2022-11-10
De fysieke laag in Close is prachtig verbeeld, maar het is de niet-fysieke dimensie eronder, de dynamiek tussen het mannelijke en het vrouwelijke, die Dhonts Close tot veel méér dan een invoelbaar tienerdrama maakt. Read more
8.0
2022-10-11
Met Close krijgen we een meerwaardefilm waarin zijn tederheid de geaardheid van iedereen zal doen verdwijnen als sneeuw voor de zon. Bedankt voor deze bijdrage aan de wereld, Lukas! Read more
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