Close (2022)

Name: Close
Genre: Drama
Released: 2022-11-01
Duration: 1 h 44 min
Rating: 100

Drama

Runtime104 min

Rating12A

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Two 13-year-old boys spend an idyllic summer together, but their connection is put to the test when they become the subject of speculation at school.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Close received critical acclaim, with praise for its sensitive exploration of adolescent friendship and sexuality. The film received multiple award nominations, including the Grand Prix at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. With an IMDb rating of 7.3 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 90%, Close has found favor with audiences for its nuanced and emotionally resonant portrayal of its young protagonists.

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Fans of poignant coming-of-age dramas will be captivated by the naturalistic performances and the tender exploration of young male friendship in Close, the 2022 film that marked the impressive feature debut of director Lukas Dhont.

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Close is a 2022 coming-of-age drama film directed by Lukas Dhont, co-written by Dhont and Angelo Tijssens, reteaming after their first feature film Girl (2018). Starring Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele, Émilie Dequenne and Léa Drucker, it follows two teenage boys whose close friendship is thrown into disarray when their schoolmates notice their intimacy, causing a rift between them.