Close is a 2022 French-language Belgian drama film directed by Lukas Dhont, from a screenplay by Dhont and Angelo Tijssens, reteaming after their first feature film Girl. The film stars Eden Dambrine, Gustav de Waele, Emilie Dequenne and Léa Drucker.
Two 13-year-old boys have always been incredibly close but they begin to drift apart after their relationship is questioned by schoolmates. When tragedy strikes, one is forced to confront why he distanced himself from his closest friend.
The film premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, on May 26, 2022, where it was later awarded the Grand Prix. The film will be released by Lumière in Benelux, by Diaphana Distribution in France, and by A24 in the United States. On September 16th, 2022, the film was announced as Belgium's submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards. Watch the official trailer below.