I'm glad to got to see the film. It was emotionally heavy but very beautiful. I hope many people see it, and I hope our society can reflect on the themes it explores.
I don't think Dustav DeWaele (Remi) gets the credit he deserves. He was only in the film for about half and hour. Don't want to give the film away but he had a scene that I'll never forget, I don't know what he was drawing on to do the scene but he's an amazing actor!
i agree with you! everything i read about the film people mostly (or even only) talk about eden dambrine, which of course he deserves, but gustav did a perfect job himself.
I totally agree. I know what scene you are talking about at the school grounds. But I also particularly love one other scene of his, at the breakfast table.
@@COG4L 1 The reviews are for people who've seen the movie, if you haven't seen it after 2 years it sounds like you really don't care. Don't worry I won't give away the ending to the wizard of oz!
“Close” was neck and neck to “Tar” for me simply for best films of the year. Both profound in their own ways brimming with emotion. I hope “Close” gets the recognition it deserves. Beautiful and touching film
Gustav is so Remi... nice, sweet, charismatic. But Eden is completely different from Leo, Leo is shy, serious, Eden is outgoing, funny, with a great sense of humor.😂
I literally just finished watching it and I wish I hadnt watched it at midnight, because I wont sleep for the rest of the night. It was a beautiful movie in every way but emotionally devastating.
I'm so exited to see these interviews are starting to pop up.There hasn't been too many interviews yet where you get to hear from these two young actors :)
It’s the world judgement made them change the perspective of how they see their closeness to each other. I was there when I was 16, my childhood best friend exchange me for his popularity and see me as treat for his growth. Saw myself in those two. The story made me realize how the words from other people can change someone’s perspective.
I was 13 and he was 14 he was my bestfriend since grade 7 but now it all changed because of the pandemic he dropped out of senior high school and now im all alone at school i miss him being there by my side and I wish I could go back in time..
I sobbed for 2 days because the movie was so freaking relatable me and my bestfriend were so close together that people thought we were a couple back then.. were both gay and not knowing we had feelings for each other.
@@josgroot6786 2 different things. Flemish is fundamentally different from dutch, and primarily a roman language, family with French/Walloon (course - koers (same pronunciation); appartement-appartement; confiture-confituur; arriver-arriveren). Plus the dutch lie is used as separatist propaganda, violating Belgian culture. French/Walloon on the other hand doesn't really matter. Both are so close and speaking French is more practical as it's a much bigger language. French isn't a threat to Belgium. Also apart from separatist propaganda to try and artificially create 2 different cultures, dutch is a threat to Belgian civilization and mentality of the people as it's a lower civilized language. Even Holland admits this because it is for this very reason, plus for the reason of the above mentioned Roman root, in deep contrast to their German root, that they secretly appropriated Flemish/Belgian, feeling ashamed of their cheap, narrow-minded dutch with loud, harsh sounds. They're even trying to mimic Flemish pronunciation, it's eerie and appallingly pretentious. Language would only be the beginning though since they continued to taking Belgian cultural thing after thing, like cuisine at all and Belgian meals (calling them dutch in grocery stores (sic)), buildings with belgian light and mixed colored bricks, cultural habits, the list is too long. The copying is so wide and deep, they underwent a belgian makeover when the world globalized and started watching. Meanwhile still engaging in negative and derogatory even anti-Belgium propaganda, denying Belgium's existence, in their media, not to mention their actual behavior towards and on Belgian territory. And so there is a world of difference between accepting flemish or walloon
It was a masterfully produced film and the boys did such a great job. Not many films make me cry and this one did. It reminds me of my childhood and pain I felt as friendships changed or vanished with people I cared a lot about.
I knew All Quiet was going to win the oscar, but I wish this would've!! An amazing movie and an important story to tell. Thank you to everyone involved :)
I just saw this film a few days ago. Was NOT what I thought it was going to be as I knew nothing about it's background. Beautifully written, acted by newcomers with virtually no rehearsal which brought out the natural personality of the boys. And so, so heartbreaking. Stunning portrayal of an intensely intimate friendship that most young men can relate to as teens, destroyed by labels that society never fails to inflict on innocence and purity that is so frustrating. I'm not prone to watching films that touch on the subject matter that this film implies. But after watching how the excruciating sadness unfolds in this film has changed my views regarding toxic masculinity, which I really didn't understand until now and softened my somewhat lifelong stance on what some would consider negative thoughts regarding male bonding and true friendship that I now know is real and can be just as devastating for anyone when that relationship falls apart, regardless of who they are. It was unbearable to watch the building grief and guilt young Leo endured throughout the last third of the film. Eden Dambrinne carried the weight of this entire film and deserves every accolade he can acquire. Both boys conveyed a very rare and unique ability to show genuine affection and devotion that I wished now that I could've experienced as a child. I had good friendships as a child but never anything like this, so pure and unburdened by how society thinks it should be. I'm convinced now, after never really caring that we place way too much criticism on male friendships that are obviously solid and carefree. So unnecessary when most relationships these days are so negative and dysfunctional. Doesn't matter if you're straight or gay (I'm straight) or anywhere in between. This is a must watch film that will change your attitude for the better. It changed me. The fact that absolutely no political or ideological agenda was shoved down the throats of the viewer, that the director stuck to simply telling the story of love and innocence and ultimate tragedy between two young friends was extremely refreshing. Every scene was tightly controlled with no unnecessary dialog or explanation whatsoever which did help you connect with the theme of the film and the characters. It did leave some unanswered questions. But maybe that was deliberate in the sense that it was left to the viewer to interpret what they were seeing. But regardless, anyone finding any fault with this wonderful depiction of childhood loss and grief just has no clue of how life works. Kudos to Lukas Dhont for a rare film that I'm sure alot of people can relate to.
Ein emotionaler Film, bei dem ich ein paar mal weinen musste und mich auch ein paar Tage beschäftigt hat! Niemand hat das Recht, weil man vielleicht nicht in ihre Welt passt, eine so enge Freundschaft zu zerstören!! So eine besondere Verbindung kann es auch zwischen Jungen und nicht nur bei Mädchen geben!! Leider wird das, obwohl man meint das die Kinder oder auch Erwachsenen heute aufgeklärter sind, immer noch falsch gedeutet. Musste diese Erfahrung auch selbst machen. Unsere Freundschaft ist seitdem nicht mehr so wie früher Der Film wurde auf jeden Fall sehr weltnah und von zwei tollen talentierten Jungen verkörpert!
Wish it won Oscar, but all quiet on western front is guaranteed win since it’s nominated in best picture too. Tho all quiet is also on my top 3 movies 2022.
Que filme mais lindo e maravilhoso também e os ator estão de parabéns por fazer esse filme muito criativo e muito emocionante mesmo já virei fã dos dois atores que são muito incríveis, maravilhosos, legais, humildes, adoráveis, amáveis,honestos, educados, simpáticos, fiéis, alegres, felizes e muito engraçados e muito talentosos também.🙏🇧🇷😊😊😊😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️
I have yet to see this film, but I really like to see it. I think my own adolescence has similar ties to this film. I may have to watch the Oscar's to see the cast, and what happens with the nomination 🤔
If the casting of Eden Dambrine had happened in England the press would have roasted Dhont as a creepy predator. Things are still more innocent in Europe for now. This is a great film.
It's too bad they *obviously cut that [outside] interview short* just for a *corporate purpose.* _Corporate commercial time is more important to them than actually teaching [and representing?] a society._
*Notice how all three are at ease speaking English. In contrast, American boys, unless they come from a bilingual home, would be dumb if asked to be interviewed in French or Spanish, or Danish or Greek.*
The fact that homophobes are blaming acceptance of homosexuality on the tragedy is so irritating. The movie was literally co-written and directed by a homosexual person.
If by “woke” you mean that some of us have evolved to become accepting and empathetic of others then I thank you for the compliment. Being hateful and fearful is a sad way to live one’s life.
I'm glad to got to see the film. It was emotionally heavy but very beautiful. I hope many people see it, and I hope our society can reflect on the themes it explores.
You're so lucky you've been able to see it...where I live in the world it doesn't even show up in the theater until May of this year....
@@alexeios not in New Zealand.....it's not available on YT
The parents of Remi deserves recognition as well
Yes, it all starts at home.
02:13 Gustav's reaction when Lukas called Eden an angel 😅
i was about to comment that xD, they r just so cute
“He sure is”😂
This tells us a lot about Lukas, that he should have chosen such a word.
This movie was beautifully written and shot!
Those young actors were so good. An excellent film.
Should have they been Oscar nominated?
I don't think Dustav DeWaele (Remi) gets the credit he deserves. He was only in the film for about half and hour. Don't want to give the film away but he had a scene that I'll never forget, I don't know what he was drawing on to do the scene but he's an amazing actor!
i agree with you! everything i read about the film people mostly (or even only) talk about eden dambrine, which of course he deserves, but gustav did a perfect job himself.
I totally agree. I know what scene you are talking about at the school grounds. But I also particularly love one other scene of his, at the breakfast table.
can you make it more obvious? you just spoiled it by implying he dies.
@@COG4L 1 The reviews are for people who've seen the movie, if you haven't seen it after 2 years it sounds like you really don't care. Don't worry I won't give away the ending to the wizard of oz!
@@josephvansickle1194 This video isn't a review
“Close” was neck and neck to “Tar” for me simply for best films of the year. Both profound in their own ways brimming with emotion. I hope “Close” gets the recognition it deserves. Beautiful and touching film
Gustav is so Remi... nice, sweet, charismatic. But Eden is completely different from Leo, Leo is shy, serious, Eden is outgoing, funny, with a great sense of humor.😂
So true! I see so much Remi in Gustav he’s adorable
I literally just finished watching it and I wish I hadnt watched it at midnight, because I wont sleep for the rest of the night. It was a beautiful movie in every way but emotionally devastating.
I'm so exited to see these interviews are starting to pop up.There hasn't been too many interviews yet where you get to hear from these two young actors :)
It’s the world judgement made them change the perspective of how they see their closeness to each other. I was there when I was 16, my childhood best friend exchange me for his popularity and see me as treat for his growth. Saw myself in those two. The story made me realize how the words from other people can change someone’s perspective.
I was 13 and he was 14 he was my bestfriend since grade 7 but now it all changed because of the pandemic he dropped out of senior high school and now im all alone at school i miss him being there by my side and I wish I could go back in time..
hes 18 now and im 17..
I sobbed for 2 days because the movie was so freaking relatable me and my bestfriend were so close together that people thought we were a couple back then.. were both gay and not knowing we had feelings for each other.
the actors are so well spoken for their age wow 👏 👏
What an amazing movie. So sad but beautiful. These 2 young actors are amazing and they speak 4 languages fluently. Awesome.
4?
Just three. Their native French and Flemish (Dutch), and of course English.
If the Dutch speaking is called Flemish, than French speaking should be called Walloon. 😊
Could also be fluent in German. The film was difficult to watch. It uses the beautiful Belgian countryside, in all four seasons.
@@josgroot6786 2 different things. Flemish is fundamentally different from dutch, and primarily a roman language, family with French/Walloon (course - koers (same pronunciation); appartement-appartement; confiture-confituur; arriver-arriveren). Plus the dutch lie is used as separatist propaganda, violating Belgian culture.
French/Walloon on the other hand doesn't really matter. Both are so close and speaking French is more practical as it's a much bigger language. French isn't a threat to Belgium.
Also apart from separatist propaganda to try and artificially create 2 different cultures, dutch is a threat to Belgian civilization and mentality of the people as it's a lower civilized language. Even Holland admits this because it is for this very reason, plus for the reason of the above mentioned Roman root, in deep contrast to their German root, that they secretly appropriated Flemish/Belgian, feeling ashamed of their cheap, narrow-minded dutch with loud, harsh sounds. They're even trying to mimic Flemish pronunciation, it's eerie and appallingly pretentious. Language would only be the beginning though since they continued to taking Belgian cultural thing after thing, like cuisine at all and Belgian meals (calling them dutch in grocery stores (sic)), buildings with belgian light and mixed colored bricks, cultural habits, the list is too long. The copying is so wide and deep, they underwent a belgian makeover when the world globalized and started watching. Meanwhile still engaging in negative and derogatory even anti-Belgium propaganda, denying Belgium's existence, in their media, not to mention their actual behavior towards and on Belgian territory.
And so there is a world of difference between accepting flemish or walloon
It was a masterfully produced film and the boys did such a great job. Not many films make me cry and this one did. It reminds me of my childhood and pain I felt as friendships changed or vanished with people I cared a lot about.
BRING REMI BACK I CAN'T LIVE KNOWING WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM I SWEAR IM SUFFERING AS IF IT WAS MY FRIEND
FRRR😭😭😭
ikrrr. just watched the film yesterday i cannot get over remi's death 💔
Nice to see these kids having a good time. I’m looking forward to seeing it
I knew All Quiet was going to win the oscar, but I wish this would've!! An amazing movie and an important story to tell. Thank you to everyone involved :)
both were great!
Just finished the movie...cry so hard
😭😭😭
Great, heartbreaking, beautiful film and much needed in conversations around male loneliness in the US and elsewhere
The best film of 2022 for me! 🥰
Eden Dambrine should have been Oscar nominated for Close and won
Best cast for actor selection...love this beautiful movie
Obra maestra... acabo de verla y aún tengo los ojos llenos de lágrimas. De los mejores dramas que haya visto nunca
To anyone who has not watched this film yet, what are you waiting for? You won't be disappointed
Es una película tan cruda y Real con unas actuaciones magistrales.
Movie was very good the message was very clear well done to both actors I almost shed a tear I had catch myself
AMAZING FILM.......IT SHOULD HAVE WON!!!!!
I just saw this film a few days ago. Was NOT what I thought it was going to be as I knew nothing about it's background. Beautifully written, acted by newcomers with virtually no rehearsal which brought out the natural personality of the boys. And so, so heartbreaking. Stunning portrayal of an intensely intimate friendship that most young men can relate to as teens, destroyed by labels that society never fails to inflict on innocence and purity that is so frustrating. I'm not prone to watching films that touch on the subject matter that this film implies. But after watching how the excruciating sadness unfolds in this film has changed my views regarding toxic masculinity, which I really didn't understand until now and softened my somewhat lifelong stance on what some would consider negative thoughts regarding male bonding and true friendship that I now know is real and can be just as devastating for anyone when that relationship falls apart, regardless of who they are. It was unbearable to watch the building grief and guilt young Leo endured throughout the last third of the film. Eden Dambrinne carried the weight of this entire film and deserves every accolade he can acquire. Both boys conveyed a very rare and unique ability to show genuine affection and devotion that I wished now that I could've experienced as a child. I had good friendships as a child but never anything like this, so pure and unburdened by how society thinks it should be. I'm convinced now, after never really caring that we place way too much criticism on male friendships that are obviously solid and carefree. So unnecessary when most relationships these days are so negative and dysfunctional. Doesn't matter if you're straight or gay (I'm straight) or anywhere in between. This is a must watch film that will change your attitude for the better. It changed me. The fact that absolutely no political or ideological agenda was shoved down the throats of the viewer, that the director stuck to simply telling the story of love and innocence and ultimate tragedy between two young friends was extremely refreshing. Every scene was tightly controlled with no unnecessary dialog or explanation whatsoever which did help you connect with the theme of the film and the characters. It did leave some unanswered questions. But maybe that was deliberate in the sense that it was left to the viewer to interpret what they were seeing. But regardless, anyone finding any fault with this wonderful depiction of childhood loss and grief just has no clue of how life works. Kudos to Lukas Dhont for a rare film that I'm sure alot of people can relate to.
Gustav is so handsome
Beautiful film
A totally remarkable film. Devastatingly upsetting . . .
Ein emotionaler Film, bei dem ich ein paar mal weinen musste und mich auch ein paar Tage beschäftigt hat! Niemand hat das Recht, weil man vielleicht nicht in ihre Welt passt, eine so enge Freundschaft zu zerstören!! So eine besondere Verbindung kann es auch zwischen Jungen und nicht nur bei Mädchen geben!! Leider wird das, obwohl man meint das die Kinder oder auch Erwachsenen heute aufgeklärter sind, immer noch falsch gedeutet. Musste diese Erfahrung auch selbst machen. Unsere
Freundschaft ist seitdem nicht mehr so wie früher Der Film wurde auf jeden Fall sehr weltnah und von zwei tollen talentierten Jungen verkörpert!
I saw this film and highly recommend you see it. ❤
Close is THE BEST
Wish it won Oscar, but all quiet on western front is guaranteed win since it’s nominated in best picture too. Tho all quiet is also on my top 3 movies 2022.
THE NEW ERA😘😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍LOVE GUYS😘😘😘😘
Que filme mais lindo e maravilhoso também e os ator estão de parabéns por fazer esse filme muito criativo e muito emocionante mesmo já virei fã dos dois atores que são muito incríveis, maravilhosos, legais, humildes, adoráveis, amáveis,honestos, educados, simpáticos, fiéis, alegres, felizes e muito engraçados e muito talentosos também.🙏🇧🇷😊😊😊😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️
Best film !!!!
i really love it ❤❤❤
Amazing
BEST ACTORS - GUSTAV- AND EDEN ...🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
I want the happy ending where remi and leo grow up and stay together 😖😖😖😖
I have yet to see this film, but I really like to see it. I think my own adolescence has similar ties to this film. I may have to watch the Oscar's to see the cast, and what happens with the nomination 🤔
If the casting of Eden Dambrine had happened in England the press would have roasted Dhont as a creepy predator. Things are still more innocent in Europe for now. This is a great film.
It's too bad they *obviously cut that [outside] interview short* just for a *corporate purpose.* _Corporate commercial time is more important to them than actually teaching [and representing?] a society._
BEST MOVIE - CLOSE
An amazing film , and amazing boys and film director, I’m gay and it was so real. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Z😍😍😍😍😍😍YESSSSS
What an important poignant message
🌻
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와 애들 많이 컸다
*Notice how all three are at ease speaking English. In contrast, American boys, unless they come from a bilingual home, would be dumb if asked to be interviewed in French or Spanish, or Danish or Greek.*
I'll probably never get to see this in the United States just like I never got to see the documentary Danseur. Prove me wrong. 😕
I live in California and I saw it in theaters. Plus you can stream it.
Good work Belgium 😕👍
The fact that homophobes are blaming acceptance of homosexuality on the tragedy is so irritating.
The movie was literally co-written and directed by a homosexual person.
One kid never spoke😂.
asexual ❤❤but little behind it
i want to Fix It today Don't want to me out in Double Trouble again.
😒 tumhe pta b h y movie dekhne k bd muje kitna dukh hua asa dukh mt dia kro
Gwynet Paltrow is somewhere kicking herself for not having called her kid Eden. As ridiculous pretentious names go, it's much better than apple.
Bandeau gênant.
Sorry but the movie was very boring
Oscars is a falling apart & woke 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥⚡
You're just upset that you needed subtitles.
If by “woke” you mean that some of us have evolved to become accepting and empathetic of others then I thank you for the compliment. Being hateful and fearful is a sad way to live one’s life.
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@@billbill5326 wokeism started off as something benign and good until it got infiltrated by self-righteous snowflakes