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Closeness

2017 · 118 min · Director: Kantemir Balagov

Closeness (2017) is a drama film, directed by Kantemir Balagov. It stars Darya Zhovner and Olga Dragunova. The 118-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

Cast
Darya Zhovner Darya Zhovner Olga Dragunova Olga Dragunova V Veniamin Kac Nazir Zhukov Nazir Zhukov T Timur Shidginov Anna Levit Anna Levit

What Closeness Is About

1998, Nalchik. In a Jewish family in the Caucasus, the younger son and his fiancée are taken, and a ransom note arrives in the morning. The sum is so high that the family has to sell its small shop and ask the community for help as well. Most of the weight falls on the daughter, Ilana. Kantemir Balagov's first film, shot in a boxed, narrow square frame. A serious warning: it includes real execution footage filmed in Chechnya, which the characters watch and which is not cut away from. Know what you are walking into.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Closeness about?

1998, Nalchik. In a Jewish family in the Caucasus, the younger son and his fiancée are taken, and a ransom note arrives in the morning.

Where can I watch Closeness?

Closeness is available to watch on digital platforms such as Kino Film Collection, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Closeness?

Closeness runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).

When did Closeness come out?

Closeness was released in 2017.

Who directed Closeness?

Closeness was directed by Kantemir Balagov.

Who stars in Closeness?

Closeness stars Darya Zhovner, Olga Dragunova, Veniamin Kac, Nazir Zhukov.

What is Closeness's rating?

Closeness holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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