The Belgian film , directed by Lukas Dhont, is widely available in Israel with Hebrew subtitles (often titled "קירבה" ), notably through theaters and distributors like Lev Cinemas . Movie Review: Close (2022)

: Holds a 91% approval rating , with critics praising it as a "tender and powerfully acted look at childhood innocence lost".

: The story follows 13-year-old best friends Léo and Rémi, whose inseparable bond is fractured when schoolmates begin to question their intimacy. Seeking to conform to masculine social expectations, Léo distances himself, leading to a tragic event that forces him to navigate overwhelming grief and guilt.

: Received "Universal Acclaim" with a score of 81/100. Why You Should Watch It

: The film serves as a powerful commentary on toxic masculinity and how societal "rules of intimacy" can destroy pure connections. It captures the "pain of growing up" with raw, haunting authenticity.