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Close Up

February 1, 1997 0h 16m

Originally released in 1997. Close Up is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Yevgeni Zvezdakov. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Oleg Koloskov, Marina Fedko, and Marina Bleyk

Synopsis

A young photographer wanders the city taking pictures with a Polaroid 600, but on each print the silhouette of a woman on a bicycle appears. The sequence of photos makes it clear that the woman is about to be hit by a trolleybus. Based loosely on Stephen King's novella "The Sun Dog" and Julio Cortázar's short story "Blow-Up" ("Las babas del diablo").

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 1, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 0h 16m 16 minutes total
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Russia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • The Polaroid Corporation
  • VGIK

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Close Up about?

A young photographer wanders the city taking pictures with a Polaroid 600, but on each print the silhouette of a woman on a bicycle appears. The sequence of photos makes it clear that the woman is ...

Who directed Close Up?

Close Up was directed by Yevgeni Zvezdakov.

How long is Close Up?

Close Up has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).

When was Close Up released?

Close Up was released on February 1, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Close Up?

The main cast of Close Up includes Oleg Koloskov, Marina Fedko, Marina Bleyk.