Close (2022) May 2026

Nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Oscars.

The second half of the film transitions into a heavy, masterfully handled exploration of survivor's guilt and the isolating nature of youth mourning. 🌟 Standout Elements Close (2022)

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. Nominated for Best International Feature Film at the

Close was an international critical darling, widely praised for its empathy, sensitivity, and crushing emotional honesty. Close was an international critical darling, widely praised

Young actors Eden Dambrine (Leo) and Gustav De Waele (Remi) deliver incredibly raw, authentic, and emotionally demanding performances that anchor the entire film.

The film acts as a heartbreaking examination of how societal expectations of masculinity systematically dismantle emotional intimacy between young boys.