Close Up (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, Close Up is a notable film.
What it’s about. More than 150 silent short films about singers, actors and directors captured during Press Conferences in Cannes, Venice and Berlin, between 1993 and 2002. Presented the first time in 2012 (ten years after the last shooting) in Napoli Film Festival and in 2013 at the Art Institute of California in Santa Ana. An anthropological experiment on the facial expressions of famous people showing the human being aspect. All original footage from Mel Gibson to Peter Jackson, from George Lucas to Catherine Deneuve, from Michael Douglas to Giancarlo Giannini and many others.
Who’s in it. Close Up stars Michelangelo Antonioni as Self (archive footage), Asia Argento as Self (archive footage), Dario Argento as Self (archive footage) and Roberto Benigni as Self (archive footage), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Close Up page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Close Up (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Close Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Close Up?
- Close Up stars Michelangelo Antonioni, Asia Argento, Dario Argento, Roberto Benigni and Jim Carrey.
- When was Close Up released?
- Close Up was released in 2012.