Close-Up(1990)
کلوزآپ ، نمای نزدیک
A real-life situation based on a real incident in actual locations with actual people involved.
Close-Up 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.
Close-Up (1990) is a crime and drama film directed by Abbas Kiarostami, released on May 9, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Hossain Sabzian, Monoochehr Ahankhah, Mahrokh Ahankhah and Abolfazl Ahankhah. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 458 ratings.
- Director:
- Abbas Kiarostami
- Writers:
- Abbas Kiarostami
- Producers:
- Hassan Aghakarimi
- Cinematographer:
- Ali Reza Zarrindast
- Production:
- Kanoon
- Status:
- Released
Close-Up (1990) Trailer
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Close-Up Videos & Clips
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Close-up (1990) Trailer | Director: Abbas Kiarostami
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What even is Truth? Abbas Kiarostami's Close-Up (1990)
Featurette
Martin Scorsese on Close-Up
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What's so great about Close-Up? (Kiarostami, 1990)
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Close-Up Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hossain Sabzian
as Self
- Monoochehr Ahankhah
Monoochehr Ahankhah
as Self
- Mahrokh Ahankhah
Mahrokh Ahankhah
as Self
- Abolfazl Ahankhah
Abolfazl Ahankhah
as Self
- Mehrdad Ahankhah
Mehrdad Ahankhah
as Self
- Nayer Mohseni Zonoozi
Nayer Mohseni Zonoozi
as Self
- Hossain Farazmand
Hossain Farazmand
as Reporter
- Ahmad Reza Moayed Mohseni
Ahmad Reza Moayed Mohseni
as Family Friend
- Hooshang Shamaei
Hooshang Shamaei
as Taxi Driver
- Mohammad Ali Barrati
Mohammad Ali Barrati
as Soldier
- Davood Goodarzi
Davood Goodarzi
as Sergeant
- Haj Ali Reza Ahmadi
Haj Ali Reza Ahmadi
as Judge
Key crew
Directed by Abbas Kiarostami, written by Abbas Kiarostami, produced by Hassan Aghakarimi.
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Close-Up Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 458 ratings.
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Close-Up – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Close-Up online?
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Close-Up (1990) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Close-Up?
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The main cast of Close-Up (1990) includes Hossain Sabzian, Monoochehr Ahankhah, Mahrokh Ahankhah, Abolfazl Ahankhah and Mehrdad Ahankhah. The film was directed by Abbas Kiarostami. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Close-Up released?
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Close-Up was released on May 9, 1990 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Close-Up worth watching?
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Close-Up (1990) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 458 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Close-Up?
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