# Close-Up (1990)

> A struggling film devotee’s impersonation of a famous director becomes a quietly radical inquiry into truth, class, and the human need to be seen.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/18593

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Abbas Kiarostami
- Cast: Hossain Sabzian, Monoochehr Ahankhah, Mahrokh Ahankhah, Abolfazl Ahankhah, Mehrdad Ahankhah, Nayer Mohseni Zonoozi, Hossain Farazmand, Ahmad Reza Moayed Mohseni
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100234/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: understated, compassionate, reflective, serious film discussion, arthouse viewing

## Synopsis

A captivating exploration of identity and deception in the world of cinema.

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