Close-Up
"A real-life situation based on a real incident in actual locations with actual people involved."
Originally released in 1990. Close-Up is a crime/drama film. directed by Abbas Kiarostami.
Starring Hossain Sabzian, Monoochehr Ahankhah, and Mahrokh Ahankhah
Synopsis
This fiction-documentary hybrid uses a sensational real-life event—the arrest of a young man on charges that he fraudulently impersonated the well-known filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf—as the basis for a stunning, multilayered investigation into movies, identity, artistic creation, and existence, in which the real people from the case play themselves.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Great (432 votes)
Language
FA
Original language
Country
Iran
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FA
Production Companies
- Kanoon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Close-Up about?
This fiction-documentary hybrid uses a sensational real-life event—the arrest of a young man on charges that he fraudulently impersonated the well-known filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf—as the basis...
Who directed Close-Up?
Close-Up was directed by Abbas Kiarostami.
How long is Close-Up?
Close-Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Close-Up released?
Close-Up was released on February 1, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Close-Up?
The main cast of Close-Up includes Hossain Sabzian, Monoochehr Ahankhah, Mahrokh Ahankhah, Abolfazl Ahankhah, Mehrdad Ahankhah.
Is Close-Up worth watching?
Close-Up has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 432 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.