The cinematography utilizes brilliant, vibrant color palettes—most notably the dazzling, sprawling flower fields run by Leo's family—as a direct visual metaphor for the boys' blooming youth and eventual loss of innocence.
Close follows Leo and Remi, two thirteen-year-old best friends who share an incredibly intense and affectionate bond. They spend their summer days playing in flower fields and sleeping over at each other's houses. However, when the school year begins, their classmates make assumptions and tease them about the nature of their intimacy. Close (2022)
The second half of the film transitions into a heavy, masterfully handled exploration of survivor's guilt and the isolating nature of youth mourning. 🌟 Standout Elements The cinematography utilizes brilliant