Close - (2022)

Dhont relies heavily on expressive close-ups, body language, and silence to convey massive, complex emotional shifts rather than over-explaining them through script. 🏆 Critical Reception and Accolades

Nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Oscars. 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. Dhont relies heavily on expressive close-ups, body language,

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 follows Leo and Remi, two thirteen-year-old best

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