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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

Dhont brilliantly captures how casual, everyday schoolyard peer pressure can force children to abandon their authentic feelings just to assimilate. Close (2022)

Won the prestigious runner-up prize at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. Dhont relies heavily on expressive close-ups, body language,

Reviewers routinely noted that the film is a masterclass in empathy, guaranteed to leave audiences in tears. 📌 Conclusion Dhont relies heavily on expressive close-ups

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

Young actors Eden Dambrine (Leo) and Gustav De Waele (Remi) deliver incredibly raw, authentic, and emotionally demanding performances that anchor the entire film.