Won the Grand Prix at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards. 🌻 Key Themes
Léo and Rémi share an incredibly close, almost soulmate-level bond. When they start a new school year, classmates begin questioning their intimacy, leading Léo to distance himself. This rift triggers a series of tragic events that force Léo to grapple with profound guilt and grief. Close (2022)
" Close " (2022) is a Belgian coming-of-age drama directed by Lukas Dhont that explores the intense friendship between two 13-year-old boys and the tragic fallout when societal pressures intervene. 🎬 Film Overview Lukas Dhont (known for his debut film, Girl ). Stars: Eden Dambrine (Léo) and Gustav De Waele (Rémi). Won the Grand Prix at the 2022 Cannes