Close was an international critical darling, widely praised for its empathy, sensitivity, and crushing emotional honesty.
Reviewers routinely noted that the film is a masterclass in empathy, guaranteed to leave audiences in tears. 📌 Conclusion
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. Close (2022)
Won the prestigious runner-up prize at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
Young actors Eden Dambrine (Leo) and Gustav De Waele (Remi) deliver incredibly raw, authentic, and emotionally demanding performances that anchor the entire film. Close was an international critical darling, widely praised
Pressured by social stigmas and the desperate need to fit in, Leo begins to pull away and distance himself from Remi. This sudden disruption of their friendship causes a painful rift between the two boys, leading to a sudden and profoundly tragic event that forces Leo to confront the consequences of his actions and navigate immense grief. ✨ Key Themes
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. They spend their summer days playing in flower
Nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Oscars.