Two 13-year-old boys have always been incredibly close but they are 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.
I can't help but feel like the execution of this story is hinged on the wrong aspects, with an intent so precisely programmed towards generating anguish that it left me feeling angry rather than moved.| Read in full: Close film review We Love Cinema
There’s no doubting the force of this drenchingly sad story.The Guardian
A tender evocation of childhood love and heartbreak.Little White Lies
Some might shy away from discussing such enormous mental strain when it comes to teenagers, but films like Close offer what feels like a lifeline – something to be studied and cherished.Empire
Writer-director Léa Mysius seamlessly blends the natural and the supernatural in this tragic love story starring Adèle Exarchopoulos
Though it takes a while to find the right groove, this debut from Chilean director Francisca Alegrí locates some spectacular images
A French couple clash violently with the locals in this fascinating, though slightly sagging, new film from director Rodrigo Sorogoyen
Though there are a few nice ideas, this follow-up to the surprisingly good 2019 original is bogged down by the genre's worst instincts
From classics to cult favourites, our team highlight some of the best one-off screenings and re-releases showing this week in the capital
We've gathered up our most glowing reviews from this year's festival, from dynamic documentaries to dizzying debuts
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