Close-Up
A real-life situation based on a real incident in actual locations with actual people involved.
A Crime, Drama film (1990) rated 8.2/10 on IMDb by 26K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Hossain Sabzian, Monoochehr Ahankhah, known for emotionally resonant storytelling.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Close-Up worth watching?
Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates Close-Up 88/100 (IMDb: 8.2/10). A strong pick for fans of Crime.
Where can I watch Close-Up online in India?
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Is Close-Up a hit or flop?
Close-Up is a hit — 26K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 88/100 point to strong audience reception.
Is Close-Up family friendly?
Close-Up contains mature themes. Parental discretion is advised.
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 for a stunning,…
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