Like Girl before him, Lukas Dhont's first feature film, Close upset the Croisette, in May 2022, during the Cannes Film Festival. Vincent Lindon 's jury then awarded it a well-deserved Grand Prix. The film, expected in theaters on November 1, 2022 tells the story of Leo and Remi, 13 years old, friends since forever.
With a direction and a sensitivity that sometimes reminds of Xavier Dolan, Lukas Dhont manages to upset the viewer when this friendship is undermined. The filmmaker evokes many themes, friendship, of course, but especially school bullying, the cruelty of college students, homosexuality, and many others. Above all, it is the two young actors who play Leo and Remi who surprise us. For their first film role, Eden Dambrine and Gustav de Waele impress by their talent and the subtlety of their acting.
Although they are surrounded by great actresses, Emilie Dequenne (Au Revoir là-haut, Les Choses qu'on dit, les choses qu'on fait) and Léa Drucker (Adieu Paris, Incroyable mais vrai), the two young men capture all the attention and move. Close is of great beauty, and after the equally successful Girl, the very young Lukas Dhont is establishing himself as a filmmaker to watch, perhaps one of the most talented Belgian directors of his generation.
November 2023 cinema releases: list of films in theatres and opening times near you
Lovers of the 7th art have a lot to look forward to! And with good reason: the editors have unveiled the cinema releases for November 2023, and the program is as varied as ever. So much to discover for the whole family. Enjoy the show! [Read more]
November 2023 cinema releases: list of films in theatres and opening times near you
