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2022 · Movie · PG-13 · 104 min

★ 7.8(1,084)unSUB Rating

Drama

Two 13-year-old boys spend an idyllic summer together, forming a close friendship. When they return to school, their bond becomes the subject of speculation, and the pressure that follows starts to strain what once felt effortless.

Also known as Proches

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Details
Years
2022
Release date
2022-11-01
Language
French
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
104 min
TMDB rating (input)
7.8/10 (1,084 votes)
About

You’ll like Close if you want a heartrending look at youth, friendship under pressure, and the harm of suspicion at school; Not for you if you prefer lots of back-and-forth dialogue, or if you want something lighter than Hidden Kisses or Tomboy.

Pros: nuanced youth story; strong performances; emotional impact | Cons: dialogue can feel distant; slow stretches; not everyone connects

Themes

  • friendship
  • suicide
  • forgiveness
  • male friendship
  • bullying
  • coming of age
  • grief
  • best friend
  • teenage boy
  • bike
  • guilt
  • childhood
  • +15 more

Awards & recognition

  • Amanda Award — Best Foreign Feature Film · 2023
  • Magritte Award — Best Flemish Film · 2023
  • Magritte Award — Best Screenplay · 2023
  • Academy Award — Best International Feature Film · 2023 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Foreign Film · 2023 · nominated
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  • Golden Globe Award — Best Non-English Language Film · 2023 · nominated
  • International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2023 · nominated
  • LUX European Audience Film Award · 2023 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Film · 2022 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2022 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Director · 2022 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Actor · 2022 · nominated
  • European University Film Award · 2022 · nominated
  • Palme d'Or · 2022 · nominated
  • Queer Palm · 2022 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Lukas Dhont