The intense friendship between two thirteen-year old boys Leo and Remi suddenly gets disrupted. Struggling to understand what has happened, Léo approaches Sophie, Rémi's mother. "Close" is a film about friendship and responsibility.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 58 wins & 84 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Eden Dambrine | ... |
Leo
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| Gustav De Waele | ... |
Remi
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| Émilie Dequenne | ... |
Sophie
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| Léa Drucker | ... |
Nathalie
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| Igor van Dessel | ... |
Charlie
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| Kevin Janssens | ... |
Peter
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Marc Weiss | ... |
Yves
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Léon Bataille | ... |
Baptiste
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Serine Ayari | ... |
Céline
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Robin Keyaert | ... |
Thomas
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Herman van Slambrouck | ... |
Mark
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Iven Deduytschaver | ... |
Coach Ice Hockey
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Jeffrey Vanhaeren | ... |
Coach Ice Hockey
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Hélène Theunissen | ... |
Denise
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Baptiste Bataille | ... |
Father Baptiste
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Pieter Piron | ... |
Doctor
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Freya De Corte | ... |
Teacher
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Cachou Kirsch | ... |
Colleague Sophie
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Ahlaam Teghadouini | ... |
Colleague Sophie
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Hervé Guerrisi | ... |
Master of Ceremony
(as Hervé Guerisi)
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James | ... |
Dog
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Ines Bensacsh | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Emelyne Boncher | ... |
Leo's Peer
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June van Velzen | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Rachel Harduin | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Pauline Debaere | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Calypso Sitsanidis | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Adam Khalli | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Alix Neve | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Giulia Febo | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Courtney Louis | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Gabrielle Claeys | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Jules Grecszak | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Louis Litt Magis | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Valentino Torres | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Leonor Andrade Marques de Sousa | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Sekou Cherif Aidara | ... |
Leo's Peer
(as Sekou Cherif Aïdara)
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Harry Kajangwe | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Salvatore Belluardo | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Rocky Vaes | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Rayan Dani | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Raphael Roosen Croeckaert | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Manu Gysens | ... |
Leo's Peer
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Niels Cuvelier | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Mahon Meurez | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Lucas Colpaert | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Matthias Colpaert | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Nolle Meulebrouck | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Tristan Bol | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Louis-Victor Vercauteren | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Emilio Dorme | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Vic Wostyn | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Andres Vanhaeren | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Jean-Louis Dellanoy | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Marie-Helene Dellanoy | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
(as Marie-Hélène Dellanoy)
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Seppe Dejonghe | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Abbygail Depuydt | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Roman Heinderson | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Joren Leonard | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Kyan Van Geerteruyen | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Keano Vertriest | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Kick de Bruijn | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Wubbe Klarenbeek | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Fenna Sempels | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Jesse Sempels | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Anouk Belmans | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Noah Ducheyne | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Navaro Ducheyne | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Noah Van den Bossche | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Axl Hardis | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Yolene Boeckx | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Vinz Boeckx | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Matvej Grin | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Miron Grin | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Tijmen Van Hemelrijk | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Luca Van Aelst | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Batiste Drijkoningen | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Lexime Vermoere | ... |
Leo's Peer, Ice Hockey
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Sarah Vanderpijpen | ... |
Remi's Peer, Orchestra
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Agathi Titsia | ... |
Remi's Peer, Orchestra
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Lisa De Prins | ... |
Remi's Peer, Orchestra
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Duncan Van Moeseke | ... |
Remi's Peer, Orchestra
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Jade Adriaenssens | ... |
Remi's Peer, Orchestra
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Gabriel Demesmaeker | ... |
Remi's Peer, Orchestra
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Taslima Syed Bastin | ... |
Remi's Peer, Orchestra
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Rachel Magerat | ... |
Remi's Peer, Orchestra
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Louise Smout | ... |
Remi's Peer, Orchestra
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Stefan Markovsky | ... |
Remi's Peer, Orchestra
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Felix Baekelandt | ... |
Remi's Peer, Orchestra
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Annabel Van Bladel | ... |
Remi's Peer, Orchestra
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Elodie Barthels | ... |
Parent at the School Doors (uncredited)
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Pauline Delbaere | ... |
Pauline (uncredited)
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Eterno | ... |
Artist (uncredited)
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Vito Passtoors | ... |
Teenager (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lukas Dhont | ... | (a film by) |
Written by
| Lukas Dhont | ... | (written by) & |
| Angelo Tijssens | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jacques-Henri Bronckart | ... | co-producer |
| Michiel Dhont | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Alberte Gautot | ... | associate producer |
| Arnold Heslenfeld | ... | co-producer |
| Dirk Impens | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Michel Saint-Jean | ... | co-producer |
| Laurette Schillings | ... | co-producer |
| Frans van Gestel | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Valentin Hadjadj | ... | (original music) |
Cinematography by
| Frank van den Eeden | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Alain Dessauvage | ... | (editing) |
Editorial Department
| Laurens Orij | ... | colorist: crabsalad |
| Sam Sermon | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Sebastian Moradiellos | ||
| Oliver Roels | ||
Production Design by
| Eve Martin | ||
Set Decoration by
| Lukas Tanghe | ... | (ripper) |
Costume Design by
| Manu Verschueren | ||
Makeup Department
| Michelle Beeckman | ... | makeup artist |
| Tine De Greve | ... | assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Anna Eva Heene | ... | assistant production manager |
| Griet Meukens | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Frederik Vrancken | ... | production manager (as Frederick Vrancken) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Anne-Marie Brandstötter | ... | assistant director: crowd |
| Siel van Daele | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Pierre Baton | ... | constructor |
| Laura Baudoux | ... | ripper |
| Laure Belkhiri | ... | assistant art director |
| Jean Bolline | ... | landscaper (as Jean Boline) |
| Samuel Buisseret | ... | graphic designer |
| Flavio Capetola | ... | property master |
| Maya Chedraoui | ... | set dresser |
| Kurt Elsen | ... | constructor |
| France Feltz | ... | chief painter |
| Jeanne Fonsny | ... | property master |
| Ruben Hermans | ... | construction manager |
| John Lambrechts | ... | car handler |
| Michel Maguin | ... | ripper |
| Emilie Nelis-Culot | ... | set designer (as Emilie Nélis-Culot) |
| Nostalgic-cars | ... | car handler |
| Catherine Peraux | ... | head upholsterer (as Cathy Peraux) |
| Hicham El Kounti | ... | prop master (uncredited) |
| Martine van Gansberghe | ... | car handler (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rosanne Blokker | ... | dialogue editor |
| Chris De Strycker | ... | additional sound engineer |
| Gijs den Hartogh | ... | sound effects editor |
| François Goemaere | ... | boom operator |
| Julien Naudin | ... | foley artist |
| Michel Schöpping | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Vincent Sinceretti | ... | sound designer |
| Yanna Soentjens | ... | sound engineer |
| Meghan van der Meer | ... | ambience sound editor |
| Niels Van Rumst | ... | boom operator |
| Arne Winderickx | ... | ADR recordist |
| Roberto Cappannelli | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Jean-Christophe Bourgeois | ... | special effects technician |
| Simon Malcom Cokes | ... | special effects technician |
| Cis Deman | ... | special effects assistant |
| Bert Depoortere | ... | special effects technician |
| Thomas Desmet | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Stijn Vercaemst | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Annemiek de Koe | ... | office manager: Planet X |
| Dustin Kershaw | ... | visual effects supervisor: Planet X |
| Dennis Kleyn | ... | visual effects producer: Planet X |
| Roel Meijering | ... | digital compositor: Planet X |
| Jonne Roos | ... | visual effects coordinator: Planet X |
| Frank Taris | ... | digital compositor: Planet X |
| Ruud Vreman | ... | vfx data-manager: Planet X |
| Franca Wisselink | ... | digital compositor: Planet X |
Stunts
| Nicolas de Pruyssenaere | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Muna Baradi | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Bart Bleuze | ... | first assistant camera |
| Sander Blok | ... | steadicam operator |
| Paul de Vries | ... | key grip |
| Kris Dewitte | ... | still photographer |
| Didier Frateur | ... | assistant camera |
| Larissa Gumuchdjian | ... | additional first assistant camera |
| Jorrit Haas | ... | key grip |
| John Hokke | ... | additional grip |
| Daniel Ilabaca | ... | camera operator: ice skating |
| Victor Maes | ... | second assistant camera |
| Thomas Nolf | ... | still photographer |
| Bert Reyskens | ... | gaffer |
| Michael Swennen | ... | lighting technician |
| Sofie Van Bos | ... | second assistant camera |
| Maximilien Van Den Abeele | ... | grip |
| Jean Van Gutte | ... | assistant camera (as Jan Van Gut) |
| Robbe Vandekeere | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Grimm Vandekerckhove | ... | additional cinematography |
| Aaron Veys | ... | electrician |
| Bob Wouters | ... | best boy |
Casting Department
| Alice D'Hauwe | ... | casting assistant |
| Philip Heremans | ... | extras coordinator |
| Anne Jacques | ... | extras casting |
| Ann Willems | ... | extras casting: Anntourage |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ellen Blereau | ... | key costumer |
Location Management
| Tijs Delannoy | ... | location scout |
| Michaël Geuns | ... | location manager |
| Isabelle Lits | ... | location scout |
| Dimana Markovska | ... | location assistant |
| Micha Merckx | ... | location assistant |
| Lennart Rul | ... | location assistant |
| Margaux Saverys | ... | location assistant |
| Lennert Verdoodt | ... | location assistant |
| Wim Verstraete | ... | location scout |
| Philippe van der Loo | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Jonathan Allen | ... | recording engineer / score mixer |
| Jean-Pierre Arquié | ... | score producer |
| Claire Bourdet | ... | musician: solo violin & leader |
| Valentin Couineau | ... | music editor |
| Laurent Favard | ... | score producer |
| Valentin Hadjadj | ... | conductor / music programmer / orchestrator |
| Olivier Huillet | ... | pro tools operator |
| Anse Kuyl | ... | musician: oboe & english horn |
| Aleksandra Lelek | ... | musician: solo cello |
| Jehan Stefan | ... | supervising orchestrator (as Jehan Stephan) |
| Nicolas Stevens | ... | music copyist |
Script and Continuity Department
| Elise Van Durme | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Sander Brouwer | ... | title designer |
| Gudrun Burie | ... | publicist |
| Yentl De Baets | ... | content creator: film |
| Frédérique Larmagnac | ... | production assistant: RTBF |
| Gitte Nuyens | ... | Head of Scripted VTM |
| Oliver Roels | ... | children's coach |
| Mieke Vanraepenbusch | ... | production coordinator |
| Kasper Verzyck | ... | budget controller |
| Charlotte Woerlee | ... | extras coordinator |
| Monica Donati | ... | press attaché: france (uncredited) |
| Dany Héricourt | ... | acting coach (uncredited) |
| Sophie Timbal | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Juliette Schrameck | ... | special thanks |
| Caroline Stas | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Menuet bvba
- Diaphana Distribution (co-production)
- Topkapi Films (co-production)
- Versus Production (co-production)
- Vlaamse Televisie Maatschappij (VTM) (co-production)
- Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF) (co-production)
- Canal+ (support)
- Ciné+ (support)
- Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds (support)
- Eurimages (support)
- Nederlands Filmfonds (support)
- Netherlands Film Production Incentive (support)
- Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles (support)
- Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music (SACEM) (support)
- Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral Belge (support)
- Casa Kafka Pictures (support)
Distributors
- Diaphana Distribution (2022) (France) (theatrical)
- Lumière (2022) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- A24 (2022) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Ama Films (2022) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Anticipate Pictures (2023) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- ArtCam (2022) (Czechia) (theatrical)
- ArtCam (2022) (Slovakia) (theatrical)
- Bad Unicorn (2022) (Romania) (theatrical)
- Cirko Film (2022) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- Film Development Council of the Philippines (2023) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Filmcoopi Zürich (2022) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Filmware International (2022) (Taiwan) (theatrical)
- Fivia (Slovenia) (theatrical)
- Future Film (Finland) (theatrical)
- Lev Cinemas (2022) (Israel) (theatrical)
- Lucky Red (2022) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Lumière (2022) (Luxembourg) (theatrical)
- MUBI (2022) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Madman Entertainment (2022) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
- Megacom Films (Bosnia & Herzegovina) (theatrical)
- Megacom Films (Croatia) (theatrical)
- Megacom Films (Serbia) (theatrical)
- New Horizons Association (2023) (Poland) (theatrical)
- O2 Play (2023) (Brazil) (theatrical) (as O2 Play)
- Pandora Film Verleih (2023) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Polyfilm Verleih (2022) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Sahamongkol Film International (2022) (Thailand) (theatrical)
- Sphere Films (Canada) (theatrical)
- Vedette (2022) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Vértigo Films (2022) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Zeta Films (2023) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Amazon Instant Video (2023) (Germany) (video) (VOD)
- Challan (2022) (South Korea)
- Film Development Council of the Philippines (2022) (Philippines)
- Google Play (2023) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- KlikFilm (2023) (Indonesia) (video)
- Leopardo Filmes (2023) (Portugal)
- MUBI (2023) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- MUBI (2023) (Brazil) (video) (VOD)
- MUBI (Non-US) (video) (VoD)
- MUBI (United Kingdom) (video) (VoD)
- MUBI (2022) (Ireland) (video) (VOD)
- MUBI (2022) (India) (video) (VOD)
- MUBI (2022) (Turkey) (video) (VOD)
- Madman Entertainment (2022) (Australia) (DVD)
- MagentaTV (2023) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Maxdome Store (2023) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Maxdome (2023) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Pandora Film Verleih (2023) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Pandora Film Verleih (2023) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sky Store (2023) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Sphere Media (2022) (Canada)
- Videoload (2023) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- Youtube Filme & TV (2024) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
- iTunes (2023) (Germany) (video) (VoD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Agentschap voor Natuur en Bos van de Vlaamse Overheid (with the kind cooperation of)
- Crabsalad (digital intermediate)
- Dada Studios (music recorded at)
- Filmmore Amsterdam (post production facilities)
- Freeway CAM B.V. (collection account management)
- Leitz Cine (manufacturer: Leitz SUMMILUX-C lenses)
- Posta (foley studio)
- Posta (mastering studio)
- Screen Brussels (with the kind cooperation of)
- Solar Pictures (Distribution Agent)
- Sonhouse (adr studio)
- Stuntteam de Beukelaer (stunts)
- West Side Studio (sound studio)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Leo and Remi are two thirteen-year-old best friends, whose seemingly unbreakable bond is suddenly, tragically torn apart. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, Lukas Dhont's second film is an emotionally transformative and unforgettable portrait of the intersection of friendship and love, identity and independence, and heartbreak and healing. Written by A24 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Director Lukas Dhont met his leading actor Eden Dambrine on a train ride. The young boy was sitting in front of him and speaking to friends, but Dhont couldn't hear what he was saying, as he himself was listening to Max Richter's music. Only watching his facial expressions, he found Eden the perfect fit for the character, and approached him and asked if he would want to take part in a casting. Dambrine immediately said yes and eventually got offered the role of Leo. See more » |
| Goofs | During the schoolyard fight Remi struggles himself free from a teacher, losing his backpack as he runs towards Léo. In the next shot, once again struggling against a teacher's restraint, he is suddenly wearing the backpack again. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Oscars (2023). See more » |
| Quotes |
Léo:
Imagine that you are a very small chicken. You just hatched. You just opened your eyes for the first time. All ducks are yellow. And you too... But you are much more beautiful than the rest. You are special. See more » |