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From director Lukas Dhont and starring Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele, Émilie Dequenne, and Léa Drucker. CLOSE - Coming Soon.
RELEASE DATE: Coming Soon
DIRECTOR: Lukas Dhont
CAST: Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele, Émilie Dequenne, and Léa Drucker
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[@johnboy3523]

I don’t know why, but I was so moved by the scene of them riding their bikes in different directions when they hit a fork in the road

[@thestinger5047]

It’ll be kinda cool if at the later in the movie it would show them riding that same road in the other direction so the same fork in the road that separated them is bringing them back together……Hopefully that makes sense 😅

[@johnboy3523]

@@thestinger5047 it makes perfect sense!! That would be great!!

[@marcjohnson3553]

It’s been a looong day

[@Bmanritchie]

SYMBOLISM

[@tobe-you-tube6612]

@@marcjohnson3553 without you my friend

[@Advent3546]

Oh boy this looks like a heartbreaker.

[@geekthegirl6961]

I just said those exact words out loud.

[@Woohchaiell]

A real tearjerker

[@estebk]

Right? Like, I really want to see it but at the same time I'M AFRAID

[@lisannevanpuyvelde2741]

It IS, cried my eyes out in the cinema at least five times.

[@philz033]

I found it very hard holding my tears during the film. When the credits started rolling I thought I could finally relax, but once of sudden I couldn't hold my tears anymore, really unusual for me to that.

[@brendenanderson3214]

As someone who worked in child care for 9 plus years I have strong feeling what this movie may be about and I’m glad to see it. I think this movie will discuss and show us that age where young boys are soft and best of friends. It will then show the transition of when boy develop the idea of being distant and not being able to be emotionally open with one another. I can’t wait to see it. And even if I guess wrong the movie still looks good.

[@DmitriRuwan]

I just cannot take another depressing film. Let me know if you end up watching it.

[@Selkie7]

@@DmitriRuwan saaame!!! I can only do light stuff right now

[@keeptaiwanfree]

I felt exactly the same. I'm pretty sure as of right now that that's what the film will be about. I'm sure I will love it

[@sha7303]

this is so creepy and gay

[@DmitriRuwan]

@@sha7303 why is it creepy ? It’s a coming of age story .

[@Animaxx010]

Exactly my point! Girl friends can be seen holding hands and heads on necks. But society norms deem it “gay” if two boys were to do it. Sometimes they’re really just that close. Interested to see this movie’s message.

[@teresitaperegrina3741]

The show Sex Education touches on this. The two main characters are male best friends and they are intimate. They hug, rest heads on eachother and are emotionally connected. But it’s platonic and refreshing to see. This movie could very much be about two gay boys navigating sexuality, or one boy who is gay navigating intimacy with a straight friend (that’s what I picked up from the trailer). Either way I’m excited to see it!

[@m.filmtrip]

Yeah imagine them just making a movie about two little boys having a friendship hahaha. That’d be a nice change of pace. Not likely.

[@tejasvatisingh4603]

@@teresitaperegrina3741 yesss!! It does feel like the latter. Hopefully the ending won't be heartbreaking 😭😭

[@danerook]

@@teresitaperegrina3741 That is not normal. Plus Netflix has a anti male bias

[@tejasvatisingh4603]

@@danerook While i do feel like this movie might bring in a queer angle, you do know that how comfortable men are with regards to skinship with each other differs from country to country right? Don't generalize 'normal heterosexual behaviour' please.

[@toddpinkstonisgod]

Good to see A24 distributing more foreign-language films! That's been my main critique - hopefully more to come. There's a big wide world of great films from all over the world.

[@aslan9334]

but unfortunately not many people watch them

[@johnedwardkerr7814]

It's the 9th configure-Asian!

[@bboppppppppppppp]

agweed

[@TheSatansmusic]

@@aslan9334 murica

[@swiftlymurmurs1825]

I really loved the Icelandic film Lamb (Dýrið) which they distributed! Highly recommend

[@nerd26373]

This is going to be very emotional. I'm certain and aware of the fact that there's often stigma around male friendships. A24 guarantees the best quality films. They just never disappoint.

[@mananimal3644]

Yeah, No go for me. I can tell you right now that if I see this movie I will be useless for 7 days afterwards. 😫😩😢😭

[@seaofflowers.]

Since when? Male comradery has been revered since forever.

[@GreMLinSLoveCoOkies]

@@seaofflowers. yeah, but non sexual intimacy in male friendships hasn't.

[@prosaically_challenged8986]

@@seaofflowers. Not anymore. It's rare for films these days to depict anything but superficial friendship unless it's painted with a sexual taint. Especially in the west we act like there is only one kind of love now a days. Eros or nothing.

[@KillerKlipsch]

@@seaofflowers. Yeah, like 100 films come to mind instantly. There is not a stigma with male friendship movies at all. There might be a stigma about two gay little boys though.

[@HailToTheThieff]

Watched this one 3 weeks ago in theaters. It’s been years that a movie devistated me like this one did. Forgot how hard it was growing up as a kid. The acting, colors, music, … An absolute gem. When the end credits rolled, everyone just stayed seated to take a moment of the emotional impact. Still haunts me to this day to be honest.

[@kathrineo7859]

Same! I watched this in the movies about a week ago, and everyone just stayed in their seats afterwards. I was completely wrecked afterwards. It was just such a beautiful film, and so moving!

[@marieppe4609]

Just watched the movie and all my pent up emotions came gushing down in the remi room scene. I just bawled my eyes out and thought of every odd behavior remi had may have been subtle signs but once you connect the pieces it's hard to not notice. This hits home because I've had countless of friends that shoved me away whenever we were seen as 'more than friends' I hate how it ends up like that most of the time, I could've still been a part of a beautiful human being's life.

[@ericamacs3875]

@@marieppe4609 I think what his mother says about not wanting him to lock the bathroom door tells us what he had been going through. But it's about the most you get.. it's very subtle. Lovely film.

[@marieppe4609]

@@ericamacs3875 Yeah totally, i found it so odd... also remi crying when they were eating, the constant wear of longsleeves? (maybe a weather thing), his inability/struggle to connect with friends, fighting scene really expressed how he felt, unhappy at his flute recitals, etc. very subtle hints that just made sense afterwards!! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و

[@SoundCastle00]

I just went to see it and as a male I especially remember the moment my friendship with my best friend ended. Just like in this movie where you're playing around and then it gets serious. It was so real for me and I felt everything that Leo and Remy were feeling at that moment. Also never getting to regain that intimatacy with that person or any other person. Leo tries with his brother and that other kid from school but its just lost. The innocent playing at the beginning of the move was quite short lived and I think it had a great impact on the rest of the movie because as a viewer you just wanted them to joyous and free once again. Just goes to show us all how our brainwashed values and beliefs are completely backwards. Were all human doings rather than human beings.

[@TerriblePerfection]

A few weeks ago the doorbell rang and when I opened it, the young son of our next-door neighbor was there with a male friend, shyly asking if they could retrieve their ball from our yard. They were holding hands, and I felt like crying to see their youthful innocence and simplicity. For sure they won't be holding hands much longer...

[@SoundCastle00]

Society turns everyone into human doings instead of human beings.

[@leonardocavallaribielecki846]

Most beautiful comment on this section. Made my eyes water

[@avocadoguacamola7872]

I grew up in a strictly-religious dorm for boys for six years (middle school until high school). This happens a lot everytime someone gets close. And sometimes, they start believing they're romantically in love as well, while they simply love one another. It's crazy how the word "love" can become something to be ashamed of. It's a tender word. I love the word love. And me and my best friend alone experienced it as well back in middle school, but thankfully we're still friends until now that I almost graduate from college.

[@user-u6rty2op]

imho the fault of abrahamic religions people are so damaged

[@LG-dj9qr]

This looks like a lovely and heartbreaking film. I work around children and most little boys are sweet, open and excited to express themselves but are confronted by bullies, and the demand to be tough so early. It is very sad and the older I get I recognize it. Because I didn't have sons I think I just wasn't always aware of the challenges they face.

[@nicholo1]

Its really a bummer. Patriarchy harms men too. Not just women

[@LG-dj9qr]

@@nicholo1 of course.

[@DD-RO]

Lgbtxyzq propaganda. Bleah

[@LG-dj9qr]

@@DD-RO bot

[@t_rexdiaz6778]

Macho culture right?

[@hellund2874]

Before anyone argues that the conversation around this film must inevitably be lgbtq and the interpretation has to conclude queerness between these two characters, can we agree that it's ok to allow a story between two same-sex characters to be about heterosexual friendship? Homophobia is one topic in this film, but I think toxic masculinity and the inability to be affectionate with male friends without being labeled is the bigger topic.

[@snakelemon]

As a gay man, I agree with you 100%. I'd even reckon that hinting at one of the boys or both being gay is even clishé because soft male friendship is so stigmatised, only if being gay is involved, it's allowed to flourish. I find that ridiculous. I hope both of them are either straight OR, their sexuality is not mentioned or discussed because it shouldn't matter. They are two boys who have a close friendship. That should be able to stand on its own.

[@tomb.2224]

@@snakelemon i fear that it's going to be grooming movie since the same director of girl, degenerate director corrupting male friendship

[@snakelemon]

@@tomb.2224 somebody is a conservative bigot here.

[@friedalien1351]

@@tomb.2224 based on your logic, then can I also assume any movie, commercial...that I see have a heterosexual couple or a friendship between a boy and a girl is grooming because they can expose children into early sexual exploration towards their friends who are of the opposite sex?

[@deddyson]

I agree

[@theroverart]

the cinematography and the colors they chose look absolutely stunning, what a gorgeous trailer

[@Aboertmann]

These films continue to be a substitute for the meaningful conversations that I can't have with society in general.

[@aslan9334]

what do you mean?

[@Aboertmann]

@@aslan9334 I don't like small talk or understand social norms. I feel an urge to have a meaningful conversation right away. I might be on the spectrum, so I'm told.

[@mhiggs8001]

I get ya dude

[@siadawn]

@@Aboertmann I have this...I totally get it. I also don't like the idea of having 'acquaintances.' You're either my _friend_ or you aren't LOL. No idea if I'm on the spectrum or not; and when I asked my doctor (despite having like, literally *every* single "symptom" 😅), they didn't think so. That said, I hate small talk and avoid it like the plague. Like you, I don't understand social "norms." Society seems so _backwards_ to me. . . 🤔🤨😒 All of that said: Keep in mind it was people like 'us' who changed society for the better ❤ As Neale Donald Walsch is fond of saying: "We should always _question_ the prior assumption." Just because it's what has been done for centuries, or even _eons_ ...doesn't always mean it's the _right_ thing to do. 😉

[@kylewalker9062]

That is why film and art exists. It articulates what our language and trivial conversations cannot. It depicts the beautiful, but more importantly, the harshest and most violent realities of existence that people often dismiss as nihilistic, evil, or depressing, but our lack of serious conversations is the root of most of our dilemmas. The manmade world is full of so many contradictions and I find that art (especially film) is the only cure.

[@MarijaCZadar]

I saw it yesterday in a small venue. Kept sitting after the credits started rolling out. Not just because my eyes were full of tears, but I needed to collect myself. Not one silent scene was too long. In every second of those scenes we could see or feel what the character on-screen was going through or thinking. Very powerful. Great writing, acting, directing, light, photography, music... A job well done.

[@maxgc6413]

It’ll be interesting to see the dynamics here. I’m hoping it sheds lights on close male friendships and how that can be skewed or thought to be more by ignorant others. Let’s see. Also folks. Let’s thank the director. They made the movie. Not Just A24. Yes they greenlit the production. But they only distribute. Not produce.

[@jamesb507]

Not entirely accurate. They produce as well, depending on the project. Not sure if they produced on Close, but they do produce.

[@TokyoGouda]

Why are you trying to downplay A24's role here? They make it possible for films like this to see a mass audience and with the hopes of making them profitable. It's not like they just slate things and drop them. The only comparison to A24 I can think of would be Sony Pictures Classics, and even they don't do the kind of creative marketing A24 does. Without A24, I might not have heard of Joanna Hogg or the Safdie bros.

[@celluloidfag]

@@TokyoGouda ​ i don’t think Max is downplaying A24 as a whole, since everything you’re saying is 100% accurate. its just frustrating how many people talk about A24 as if THEY made the movie, like they’re the ones making the creative decisions.

[@TroyDivision77]

I don't think they greenlit this one. It was made in Belgium and A24 bought the rights from Cannes.

[@TokyoGouda]

@@celluloidfag Yeah, I get it, I just don't see the logic in that. People may misunderstand what A24 does, but I wouldn't undervalue A24's role in the success of the highly curated releases they secure. To say they "only distribute" is a misnomer.

[@thomasindrebo]

I saw this movie just hours ago, and I’m still crying. So intense. So real. So hurtful.

[@ArmaanDahmad]

where can i watch it

[@thomasindrebo]

@@ArmaanDahmad I saw in a cinema. I guess you can download from somewhere but I don’t know where.

[@lispenardstreet]

Same here, this movie broke me. Couldn't stop crying 😢

[@bettedavisweloveyou270]

I'm breaking down in tears. My tears could become an ocean. What a devastating film.

[@bettybull4804]

Can you or anyone tell me if taking a 13 yo to this movie is ok? Might be too much for them but not sure.

[@bugorchard]

Half the comments are “this is going to make me sob” and the other half are “look at these friends being friendly and only friends, friends only, no other discussion allowed this is definitely not a commentary on the complexity of young relationships and coming of age” and it’s an interesting combo

[@86dp27]

i thought they were roommates

[@rickeno1]

I think it is very possible the film may be about male relationships that involve physical closeness and affection being labeled as gay, and how that effects two boys who maybe feel differently. if it ends up being a story about how two boys discover their love for eachother and struggle with that, it could be great too. Though, as someone who grew up in a close male friendship, there was a lot of talk about us being gay and it really put strain on our friendship as we both ended up being straight and didn't view our friendship in that light; so I would love to see that struggle put to film so it could be explored.

[@yeetyeet1655]

@@rickeno1 For real, as someone who had this kind of friendship growing up (I turned out gay he turned out straight) I’m excited for the movie. Hopefully it connects people of both experiences

[@yeetyeet1655]

@@86dp27 Oh my god they were roommates

[@lyndiss.2017]

@@yeetyeet1655 Damn, I will love to hear your story over a cup of tea.

[@demacto13]

I just watched this movie. I must say it broke my heart, it tore me to pieces, and I am left in tears. It's very rare that a film can make me have a breakdown, I've dealt with anxiety, depression and suicidal tendencies since I was 7,8 or 9. I can't remember specifically the age but I remember the feeling. This film took me back to my childhood and how I evolved with my feelings and openness. This film is a masterpiece, I am grateful that stories like this are being shown and more talked about in the industry. I am hopeful about the future and how boys growing up can grow into their feelings and be honest and proud of themselves. Thank you for all who is involved with this project.

[@Andrew_Kohn]

How were you able to watch it?

[@d3rrick10493]

How have you seen it? I can't find it anywhere.

[@Pavelphotokzn]

@@Andrew_Kohn sorry, I'm Russian, and I see this film yesterday with translation on Russian language. Search in Google, this film is there.

[@gracehook8604]

where’d u watch it

[@volstrekt]

where did u watch it

[@megamoviez]

A24 already has the best year they’ve ever had and it’s about to get even better between this, The Whale, and much more

[@prodbydrumdrop]

Brendan Fraser will win best actor and go up and slap Seth Meyers this coming oscars

[@ioughtica6491]

No they haven't. They haven't had much good this year

[@GZP1023]

You must not have seen Bodies Bodies Bodies......pure trash

[@megamoviez]

@KEENG LOUIE They literally all have reviews or trailers out

[@megamoviez]

@@ioughtica6491 Everything Everywhere and X say hello

[@Cinna316]

This is probably one of my favorites films I've seen in at least a decade. I was engaged since the first minute and I let myself lose inside the world and characters. So real, beautiful and of course emotional. I felt dehydrated by the end credits. I can't praise the filmmakers and actors enough. 10/10

[@hpfme]

I just seen this today. Heartbreakingly beautiful film. I can feel every ounce of pain & guilt from Léo without any word spoken. To all the Rémis out there You have PURPOSE and this world need you.

[@KrenarCane]

For anyone looking for the song playing in the second half, Artist: The Hit House (William August Hunt) Song: “The Cardinal”. Also, the film is absolutely incredible. Everything from the acting, writing, cinematography, music, etc. So refreshing to see films of importance like this are still being made.

[@EhabRehan]

I cant find it anywhere. Can i have a link ?

[@Iris-oo4pr]

ilysm

[@KrenarCane]

@@EhabRehan it’s on SoundCloud 🙂

[@EhabRehan]

@@KrenarCane found it thanks bro

[@gxxiixz]

TYSM I LOVE YOU

[@dontaskdontpastel]

I won tickets to see this movie pre-release and wow… I can sincerely recommend everyone to watch it. It is beyond beautiful, a simple story with perfect cinematography. You will feel every emotion the main character is feeling when watching, it’s a true masterpiece. (prepare a VERY large box of tissues)

[@tomb.2224]

i'm still crying how can you betray your best friend because some people see as gay while you're not in love. so much brother, a brother is always on your side wether where you are how you feel. this guy was too privileged in such rleationship i don't have many friends. but that's friendship i want he pushed him not once but two times. i wanted to be the guy who would sseek solution for them both

[@oneish7454]

@@tomb.2224 This is why favorite friendship in any piece of media is probably Turk and JD from the show Scrubs. The two clearly love eachother, openly show affection and despite being the butt of jokes from other characters, this never puts a strain in their friendship.

[@kevinvitualla]

I am so glad that i watched the film first before watching its movie trailer. It tore my heart apart. This film reminds me so much about how grief can makes us strong and vulnerable at the same time. I was wondering back then how little kids can experience grief in such a very young age. That scene where Leo bursts out crying not because he has broken arm but because he can't handle the pain about losing someone you love. AGH PERFECTION

[@FLdancer00]

Just from the trailer I can see those two boys are incredible actors. It's in the small details.

[@richardhoulton4016]

In this movie, most of the impact comes from what is not said…the silences.

[@LuKasAV6]

Kudos to the two young actors - Eden Dambrine and Gustav De Waele - for their exquisite, gut-wrenching performances! They each conveyed a tremendous amount of thought and emotion, often without saying a word. I watched a blissful, carefree bond get tainted and dissipate while hoping they are eventually reunited. No spoilers here, but see this film.

[@carterjames.]

this trailer was an out of body experience. so excited for this film

[@carterjames.]

@KEENG LOUIE ?

[@brendanbloomberg3283]

Jesus Christ....no it wasn't

[@carterjames.]

@@brendanbloomberg3283 oh babe but it was 💗

[@brendanbloomberg3283]

@@carterjames. stop killing children!

[@carterjames.]

@@brendanbloomberg3283 nooooo 💗

[@rabeetqureshi6772]

When someone suddenly leave you or start treating you like suddenly you are zero to them... I know that pain 💔

[@lightuponlight6727]

It's giving Barry Jenkins' "Moonlight" vibes ...also an A24 production. Love it.

[@samuelblachon95130]

Close is not produced by a24

[@Prince-Silly]

It already released in 26 May, A24 only distribute it, not producing.

[@latimerjohnson4604]

Tracking shots with people or animals running in fields never gets old

[@edjack5on]

Very few movies made me feel and cry as much as Close did, by the talented Lukas Dohnt. Art helping us to remember those we forgot along the way, and treasure those memories. Feel so close from those long gone today. Go watch it! Thank you A24.

[@Entretenimentohrs]

Where do you watch?

[@edjack5on]

@@Entretenimentohrs It's been showing only at the cinema around Europe at the moment.

[@ClaireLry]

You guys aren't ready. I don't think I can even count the number of people crying around me when we were in the theatre.

[@nocountry4oldfreeman]

I saw it in Savannah about 2 weeks ago and yeah, this and Last Flight Home: puddles of theater tears!

[@RbullT]

This film is so incredibly raw. Sitting here watching it for a second time bawling my eyes out. The entire cast are so expressive in their performances with often little words said. Just incredible

[@GawxArt]

The most beautiful film if ever watched.

[@ShadowNightWarrior]

Good joke 🤣

[@dudeonyoutube]

Can you put that in English?

[@dalt45onico]

Glad you’re here. I have to admit i read that with the voice from your videos. But it is really is a beautiful film.

[@loveinthematrix]

I need help after watching this bruh

[@jlamprong7471]

How exactly this movie pictures childhood and how we act when we are kids is truly a masterpiece. I've never felt so empty like I did after watching this movie.

[@Pianistguy24]

This film is a masterpiece! It's not a film that you just "watch" but an experience where you feel every emotion. The cinematography is splendid.

[@kaelthunderhoof5619]

A24 films are like films, if you know what I mean. It's not like some mass produced blockbuster movies. There's a real message on every film they produce.

[@jackty92]

A good friend recommended me to watch this and a few days later we had a complicated farewell. I could then strongly relate to this story -how intense intimacy between good friends can develop and how heartbreaking it could be when everything went south. A week later I came across this trailer on KZbin and couldn’t stop thinking about our friendship and how sad and anxious I have been knowing I just lost a close friend. Still shed some tears thinking about him. This is definitely a very deep and intense film and I would recommend it to everyone. 💔

[@zeeva9377]

Those two boys did an amazing job ❤

[@lisannevanpuyvelde2741]

watched this movie in my local small cinema; cried my eyes out, At least 4 times. Glad to see a Belgian movie doing so good internationally.

[@JM-qd2ky]

Never be afraid of who you are.

[@Baabskie]

Just saw this movie and I can't stop crying. It affects me on so many levels. I had forgotten how difficult it was in those younger years, forgotten because society molded me into a different product. The purity and limitless emotions and feelings hit you hard. What a masterpiece, I'm still crying..

[@stewwwwwwwwww]

sobbing rn

[@hauntedmushroomsasmr7716]

I think this looks incredible. I was just talking to my boyfriend about how men and boys should be able to form close friendships based in love without people automatically assuming it’s romantic or sexual love. NOTHING is wrong with sexual/romantic love between males at all, but it’s not fair to assume that all close relationships between boys must be inherently sexual because men are socialized not to be affectionate and warm.

[@IkesPimpHand]

That's why i hate fanfiction writers. Literal brothers can't be affectionate without liberal young women forcing their agenda and fetishism on male friendships.

[@frododododo]

@@IkesPimpHand chill

[@realestsienna]

@@IkesPimpHand bro what☠️ tf this gotta do with liberals???

[@IkesPimpHand]

@@realestsienna if you don't have the common sense to figure it out I'm not gonna waste time trying to explain.

[@smert_ditto]

@@IkesPimpHand there's also LGBT centrists and conservatives, you know?

[@bumble8145]

I work with elementary aged children and its the saddest thing to see the softness in friendships between boys dissappear withing a few years. This is such an important topic and im glad this film has done so well.

[@iki4584]

i just watched this movie and now i’m in so much pain. my first cry of 2023.

[@koustubselmokar7602]

Where did you watch it?

[@koustubselmokar7602]

@@iki4584 can you send me the link please?

[@sidxlune]

same, it's my first cry of 2023 as well 😢

[@proto9541]

I saw the movie yesterday at my college. Everyone cried. I've never seen such a good child actors. This movie broke me...

[@RbullT]

Cried my fucking eyeballs out for about 1hr 30 mins of this film

[@thatoneguy6165]

The subject matter of this movie is personal for me, because I see myself and my first best friend in these characters, as Im sure many men will. We were, forgive me, close, from 1st Grade until 9th Grade. That was when sexuality began to pervade life due to the collective puberty we were all experiencing. One day, another kid asked us if we were gay, and everything spiraled downward from there. We gradually became distant and unresponsive with each other, and our beautiful connection, one that rendered us non-blood brothers, died. One of the great banes of society is the complete and utter emotional suppression and castration of boys becoming men.

[@SoundCastle00]

When they were slapping each other in bed and it got serious....thats exactly how my best friend and I parted. I'm 54 and even today I can remember really connecting with that other person on a level that I'll never get a chance to redo. When Remy lays on Leo's stomach and back at school he's just acting like they always do....and did as small children and you can definitely tell by that scene where they are outside Remys house in the tall grass with his parents......they were taught to love. But evil society has to kick in a destroy everything....turning people into human doings rather than human beings.

[@yudia299]

I've watched it twice, and cried 4 times. It's so gooooddd!!! What I like about this movie is, it captures accurately how when we were kids, we don't know how to express our feelings, and that sometimes results in friendship going distant for no apparent reason which I've personally experienced it myself😢

[@avajackson3688]

where can i watch it in the US?

[@user-uv3ck5xh4w]

same here i have experienced it but what can you do in this situation?

[@jun4693]

where did you watch it?

[@user-ry2dx4yq5v]

What is the name of the movie?

[@user-uv3ck5xh4w]

@@user-ry2dx4yq5v close

[@marcmedina4376]

Nothing sexual about it, (albeit it may help a lot of folks experiencing those trials and tribulations in their own lives!) For me it so perfectly captured that innocence of best friend ship as a child, wrestling around as all young men (and I presume girls) do as we are test our strengths and boundaries establishing and setting the hierarchy of out tribes (our own Little Rascals) as we are still figuring out who we are and were we fit in the world! From endless joking, challenging each other, seeking the approval of the other, yet always having each others back! Probably one of the finest pieces of direction and empathy and emotion (through production values) that I have ever experienced! Notice That I did not say "ever seen!" because one does not "watch" this film... Your heart actually speeds up as the kids running or riding through the Tulip fields with the camera racing right along with them in a car or dolly was just remarkable! And, we all remember that first time time in our own lives when our best friend and split and went the other direction, the feeling of betrayal and anger and hurt and confusion from losing that first most trusted best friend felt, even if life has protected us from remembering "that feeling all of these years" this extraordinary director struck that chord perfectly! -JUST WOWWWW!

[@darer7158]

how on EARTH did they find two child actors to perform such complex and nuanced roles 😭

[@lisannevanpuyvelde2741]

The direrctor spotted the blond boy on a train ride and found his gaze and mannerism so intriguing he asked him to audition.

[@kenninty]

Such a beautiful yet devastating film. I thought a lot about my own experiences after I watched it. The scene when Leo breaks down was done so perfectly. I always think, the films that make you dwell upon their messages for days after are the only ones we can truly call a masterpiece. This is a masterpiece.

[@angelsuarez2006]

This was such a compelling film with beautiful cinematography. The storyline was heartbreaking on my levels. Saw it opening night.

[@smurfchina6147]

6 hours passed since i finished watching the movie but the heaviness in my heart still remains. i just cant move on it was so good. ive been crying the whole day.

[@SoundCastle00]

Me too And im a conditioned male. Society sure is crule.

[@mastermaarteh5510]

the kind of feeling that someone rejecting you and push you away is really hurt so bad what more if that person who did that is your close friend for so long.. i did not expect the story of this base on the trailer.. i have a different perspective about this movie.. and after watching the full story it brakes my heart.. after so many movies ive seen this is the movie that made me cry again... if ive watch this movies in my school days or teen years it definitely affect my life coz im so close with my bestie and im so emotional whenever he left me and be with other people...😥

[@ipone87]

What a movie… i don’t remember that I feel soo strong emotional after watching this masterpiece… I almost cry two times, amazing acting and roller coaster of emotions. Thank you

[@bnmkop10]

This is heartbreaking to see, especially after my son's best buddy and friend simply ghosted him after they started secondary school this September... 😔 They were inseparable for 9 years, they have been best friends since they were 4 and after graduation, in the summer my son desperately wanted to meet up with him, but he was always unavailable. We texted them, called them several times - no luck. So my son just gave up. Fortunately he is quite resilient and he is trying to make new friends, but I am sure that this thing bothers him a lot. Nothing happened between them, they didn't argue, they didn't fight, they just don't talk or meet anymore from one day to another. It's sad really.

[@entikryst_]

I did what Leo did when I went to Jr High. I was friends with him since we were very young and found a new friend group and ghosted him. Must have broken his heart pretty bad cause he won't have anything to do with me on social media. One of my biggest regrets.

[@peterectasy2957]

Extremely difficult movie. Nobody should experience that situation as Leo did. Heartbreaking story, impossible to escape from remorses for whole life

[@tominodrtina]

Nobody should experience the situation as Remi did either.

[@entikryst_]

​@@tominodrtinaRemi was strong enough to keep showing affection in public even after the other students said hate comments but couldn't handle Leo pushing him away.

[@ThorstenReichelt]

I can't remember crying more in a film in at least the last 10 years than I have in this one. Je ne me souviens pas avoir plus pleuré dans un film que dans celui-ci au cours des dix dernières années. Même trois heures après la fin du film, je pleure encore.

[@richardhoulton4016]

The movie is a masterpiece. Just about flawless. And Eden Drambrine is a young actor with a big future.

[@prestuvius]

Gustav de Waele, also. The fight scene killed me.

[@jimcarter8034]

You never get another friendship like your first. I met my oldest besty at a mutual friend’s 60th. We hadn’t seen each other for 47 years but it was like just yesterday. His wife was in tears seeing us chatting and laughing at the same old stuff. Keep in touch. I urge you all. ♥️

[@LeonardoPolido]

I think this was the best movie I saw this year.

[@charu10rane]

It's been a week but So glad to see I'm not the only one who has been devastated and heartbroken after watching this gem. Truly masterpiece. Can't forget the last shot of Leo when turns and looks back.

[@winstonsgmx]

This reminds me so much when I was a child, falling in love with another boy, biking home with him everyday then to fall out, coping with internal wars and outside struggle. i dont care if it's sad. A gay coming of age movie has been in my head for decades now and I want it to be meaningful and beautiful. I got have no doubt that this one will do it.

[@Trizz532]

same here. I still cant move on cuz this movie is very similar to my experiences when I was in highschool. me and my best friend used to play tag together every time and one of our classmate assumed that we were a couple because of how close we were at that time.. now he dropped out of senior high and im all alone now I just wish I could go back and experience all that joy again with him..

[@Trizz532]

its been 3 weeks now the memories keeps on coming back to me because of this movie.

[@iam.thomas]

I liked how this move shined light on a very real and serious problem. I think it's really important that we teach kids how to communicate their emotions.

[@shanelutz4469]

So excited for this film!!!!! Looks beautiful and almost ethereal

[@elleryprescott]

**spoiler alert** I was truly not prepared for how much this film was going to be about grief. Holy crap! What an absolute punch in the stomach. Some of these scenes, and one in particular around the middle of the film, you really feel like it happened to you. It's really something. Extremely relatable, too, as a gay man who, as a boy, grew up with bullying and grew up with complicated friendships with other boys. This film will be super intense and emotional for some people and just "good" to others.

[@melmel8670]

I agree with you, as a gay woman, it hurts to be pushed away, just because of what others can think or say, and I also lost a friend, he's no longer in this world,. so I was not prepared for that moment in the movie, I cried a lot,. But it's an excellent movie, very touching.

[@lookintok]

Y’all rolling out movies left and right! This looks like it’s going to be a teary film

[@aj5884]

I'm going to watch this tomorrow so I will have a new reason to cry to. I love sad movies it eases my pain

[@aj5884]

I've never been thought on how to express myself. Sad movies are the only things that makes me feel alive

[@Shae_Is_Here]

This puts me in the mindframe of "Moonlight". The concept, cinematography and everything. ❤

[@frommars14]

This is a beautiful masterpiece. 24 hours later and I am still thinking of this movie and probably will for a long time. One of my favorite movies I’ve seen this year. Possibly in my top 5 definitely in my top 10 of all time. The beautiful acting of the young characters speaking without words, the beautiful cinematography with colors that were visually appealing, and the music behind it all. Just stunning! The story shows an agape love that has grown between two boys with such platonic intimacy it’s beautiful. However, when they enter school that love is considered gay to the other school kids. It shows us that our continuing social norms is being passed down and placed on other children especially on young boys/men as to considered deep platonic intimacy as anything other than that.

[@user-je5cc8ou7e]

Literally have chills from this, I cannot wait!

[@abdelkhalik.aljuneidi]

Perfect cinematic captures. Truly emotionally rich

[@TS-gw7gn]

Never in my life did I cry so much on one movie.. literally like a quarter of the way in till the very end 💔 Even after it, I watched the cast getting a standing ovation at the movie premier and cried some more.. damn this was a heartbreaking film...

[@Mrchair-bk5ns]

This trailer needs more views. It's so good and I want to watch the film.

[@amybishop666]

I was so happy to see that it's gonna be a foreign language. I feel like American movies lack a certain...emotional quality because languages such as German/French have phrases that describe feelings that we do not. I'll never forget seeing my first Austrian film and I thought about it for months. It's nuts how many people skip movies because they don't wanna read the subtitles. I have a friend whose dyslexic and I used to read the subtitles to her in Asian movies because she liked them, but wasn't good at reading quickly. I loved how animated I used to get. I miss those days. You don't know the film experiences you're missing out on, just because of the language barrier. 🖤 as per usual, A24 is going to absolutely CRUSH this

[@lukasvymyslicky1646]

Couldn't have said it better myself Amy. There is many european film treasures that need to be seen by American audience

[@hoyaticinspirit4eva547]

Which Austrian movie are you talking about? I've heard from a friend that Austria has a rich collection of films waiting to be watched but I never managed to get any recommendations

[@drewwiee7926]

I feel like it's only an American problem

[@SoundCastle00]

I'll have to admit. I wasn't gonna go see this because of the subtitles. I just can't read fast but this movie was a perfect speed for me and I think the different language added a lot to the emotion of the movie. As a brain dead American I thought that with Leo's parents working in the fields with the flowers that it took place in Amsterdam but couldn't understand why they said merci a lot when they were Dutch. I had to think a bit until I realized that France is pretty close by. Definitely had to Google where the movie to place after I got out of the theater. I thought about how even in a more caring and loving culture ( not America at all) that these society pressures are forced on us literally at our first breath as a newborn until our last dying breath. Our value and beliefs systems around the globe are pretty much only feeding the machine.....not our souls. Are we just human doings rather than human beings? This movie was intense for me. All the scenes were very emotional and brought back some of my childhood memories....but especially the scene after Remi passed and they were at the music recital and the camera kept getting closer to Remis mother. That was super powerful. As a conditioned America male I thought this movie was fantastic and I only hope that people can open their eyes and see what is being communicated because its a brilliant piece of work.

[@brettjames4295]

I saw it last night and it is so beautifully filmed and so excellently acted and it is absolutely heart wrenching. I was not prepared for the intensity. I can't recommend it highly enough.

[@MizRubyJew]

Our global society homoeroticizes too much healthy male plutonic affection. Men don’t have to be at odds and war to each other, and if we stop sexualizing every friendship or love interest, we can hopefully restore humanity’s need for proper intimacy.

[@Castro..]

I watched this movie in a movie theater in Baghdad. I was very moved and cried a lot. I noticed everyone standing at the end of the movie, their eyes red.

[@fuad_ahmed_tousif]

I just finished watching this movie... and I'm still crying. 🥺 This Is extremely beautifully made piece of something. I loved every single shot. Thanks for bringing it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.😇

[@kumbenaier4294]

i was at Cannes festival when this movie was played and honestly, i wont be surprised if this movie is the next sleeper indie hit like boyhood and american honey.

[@lukasribin4168]

Those movies sucked

[@kumbenaier4294]

@@lukasribin4168 well thank god that youre in the minority and its actually your opinion that sucks serious ass

[@markbryanpedron345]

I already watch the movie yesterday and it broke my heart 😭 I still remember when I was a child I have a bestfriend too that. We both feel like we are siblings , but he left me 😭 I never saw him anymore 😭😭 I really miss you my bestfriend. Hope we met someday. I love you! ❤️🥺

[@grooviestmaster]

This is film is personal. You can already feel how intimate and authentic it is from this trailer ❤‍🔥Major "it" factor

[@kapervee]

What a gem of a movie. Go see this one, folks, but don't read any of the story beforehand. It's rare that a film hits you right in the heart. ❤

[@vwi9096]

I'm done watching monster and now this is next. Good luck to my soul.

[@emiliobello2538]

Great double feature

[@Dxme101]

Another masterpiece incoming

[@abbar1122]

I had a friend when I was in middle school, and all of a sudden, a new classmate came in and he started being distant from me. We were so close but also when he changed, you don't have to be gay or interested like that to fill this movie. We won't. We were both straight but I felt like this is the same case, but in a different engineerial. It hurt me very much to see him like pushing me away or not wanting to be my friend anymore. Just because he had made a new friend and he preferred to be with the other the other. Boy, it was very painful to say the least. And that's why I did get this movie and it's there, right, it doesn't have to be anything about being gay. It's just a friendship, and when I guess somebody doesn't want to be your friend anymore and it pushes your way. I guess I said child you don't know how to deal with this

[@no89lan3]

And what did you do? How did you handle it?

[@pamilolnguages]

This film is absolutely the saddest film in this decade after "Hatchi a dog tale" I have never felt this sort of anger or sadness over a movie (because I'm used to get affected by them like series) it was too much that I wasn't able to finish it when I got to the middle of it 💔 The movie talks about two kids who are so in love with each other, so pure, so lovely that you'd wish that you had such a friendship in your younger. The two starts to get separated after they get to middle school, and the way the story went was 💔 I just have no words till now to describe how sad it becomes and how agony it made me feel when it happened 💔 The movie "Close" is a children story, but not for children to watch _believe me in that. So, what hurts the most about it is how it makes you wish that it is only a dream and the main character is going to wake up eventually and the story would be WOW still, moreover, it makes you feel lost and witness the regret in a hard way. Okay I can talk no more about this film, for it hurts badly. 💔

[@YanKrendel]

I had such friendship twice... I am not in touch with one of those friends. The last time we saw each other I tried to talk to him about what we experienced when we were kids and he said he didnt remember what I was talking about...

[@stewwwwwwwwww]

@@YanKrendelOuch…

[@kiky436]

I have been putting this movie on my watchlist since months ago, I couldn't really recall. I had a very different idea on how the movie was going to be about a while ago, not like the general thoughts everyone else had tho. Finally I watched it on the 31st of May this year, it was very heart wrenching. All I could say is, I've been in this situation really closely and it definitely hurt me very terribly, actually it just happened recently but the difference is, we are on our last teen. Quite old, people started to notice how close we were, but on my side, I never really mind, just like Remi did. It was quite the opposite for my other friend, he chose the same path Leo took. Long story short, it happened last month, but the pain is still there after all these time. I never really had my closure, but I hope that I could get it, or maybe it'll never be. Who knows? Luckily enough, I didn't choose to walk the same path Remi took, although I almost did. Really loved this film!

[@Xitaychin]

Feeling so tremulous. I'm about to cry already. The story we all needed.

[@LeRomSan]

It's been a long time since I didn't cry so much watching a film.

[@endritmahmudi304]

where i can watch this,please?

[@RemiLeonora]

You guys didn't ready for this. This movie is the BEST! You'll enjoy it every second. A lot of tears will come, so ready your tissues. Like, a lot of tissues.

[@_rai_1116]

I finished all the tissues in the house from this movie

[@mangobodybutter]

I've been wanting more films focusing on friendship. I'm excited!

[@wiwiarchie1865]

just saw this movie and i couldn't stop crying. this movie is too beautiful and emotional and devastating!!!

[@samir99dec]

The music gives "Moonlight" vibes while the scenes give vibes from "Call me by your name" but for children. Seems a great watch, look forward

[@sbg1911]

The trailer was one minute and 40 seconds long why am I already crying

[@MozartHerbert]

When I knew about this movie at first I thought it was about the obvious: 2 young boys falling in love, but then I get the picture now and it's even more intriguing and interesting because I experienced the same thing in this age. I had a male best friend that was straight but our close friendship got confused by older boys just because I already looked gay. Eventually this affected our bond and we grew apart unfortunately and when he moved from the city I never had the chance to say goodbye to him. 10 years later I learned that he was having problems with drugs and I wish I could have his contact to try to help him. I really miss him 💔🥹

[@kinpatsu6366]

If it's anywhere near as good as Dhont's previous film Girl, then it's going to be remarkable. I CAN'T WAIT.

[@lakmal9]

I watched this movie yesterday. I heard about this movie since it was nominated for the Oscars last time for the best international movie. I have no word to say but in summary I feel that this is an extremely heart touching movie. This was just reminded my childhood experiences too.

[@hg82met]

Watched this recently, cried my eyes out. Very talented cast, great movie.