Close-up (1990) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1990 · Film · ★ 7.9

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Released in 1990, Close-up is a drame, policier and documentaire film directed by Abbas Kiarostami, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. Cinéphile obsessionnel et sans emploi, Hossein Sabzian ne peut résister à la tentation de se faire passer pour le célèbre cinéaste Mohsen Makhmalbaf à qui il ressemble, afin de s’attirer les faveurs d’une famille iranienne bourgeoise. Une fois démasqué, cet homme est traîné devant la justice pour escroquerie. Apprenant ce fait divers, le réalisateur Abbas Kiarostami s’empresse de réunir une équipe de tournage afin de reconstituer les faits et de filmer le procès de Sabzian.

Who’s in it. Close-up stars Mohsen Makhmalbaf as Self, Monoochehr Ahankhah as Himself, Mahrokh Ahankhah as Herself and Nayer Mohseni Zonoozi as Herself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Close-up has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Close-up page.

If you liked it. Fans of Close-up tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Close-up (1990)?
In États-Unis, Close-up is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Close-up worth watching?
Close-up holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame, policier and documentaire. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Close-up?
Close-up stars Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Monoochehr Ahankhah, Mahrokh Ahankhah, Nayer Mohseni Zonoozi and Hossain Sabzian.
When was Close-up released?
Close-up was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.